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PJ52 CZA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

48,417 mi
Last recorded48,417 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 CZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 48,417 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 48,320 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 48,270 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,066 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,834 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 47,521 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 47,340 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,689 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,217 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 44,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,675 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,402 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,105 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,901 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,950 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 37,950 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,788 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,090 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 14,200 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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PJ52 CZA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PJ52 CZA, 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 PJ52 CZA registered?

PJ52 CZA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is PJ52 CZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ52 CZA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ52 CZA have outstanding finance?

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