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NU52 DLF

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,410 mi
Last recorded93,410 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 DLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 93,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 92,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 92,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,733 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 87,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 86,279 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 83,914 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 80,315 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,752 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,833 miles

Engine Management Light on

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-Trays fitted obscuring view of some under vehicle components

Fail 30 Sep 2016 75,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management Light on

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-Trays fitted obscuring view of some under vehicle components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,001 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2012 58,196 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 51,623 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,842 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,547 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,452 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,688 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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NU52 DLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU52 DLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU52 DLF registered?

NU52 DLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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The MOT history for NU52 DLF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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