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OV52 JOH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,495 mi
Last recorded82,495 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 JOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,495 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 81,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 79,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,261 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 75,645 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 74,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 73,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,798 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 70,684 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

grease on nearside front brake pipe

grease on offside front brake pipe

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,366 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,332 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,541 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,491 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,183 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,306 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,447 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,581 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front torque strut ball joint has a split rubber boot

Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,885 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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OV52 JOH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV52 JOH, 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.

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What year was OV52 JOH registered?

OV52 JOH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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