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PP52 FLY

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,295 mi
Last recorded87,295 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPP52 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 87,295 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 87,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dull and flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 85,495 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 85,236 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 83,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 81,391 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 78,531 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,902 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,158 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,799 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 71,795 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint suspension leg to arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint suspension leg to arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,317 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,126 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,402 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 58,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 53,323 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,403 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 44,524 miles

front brake disc inner faces heavily pitted

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,539 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,307 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,415 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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PP52 FLY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PP52 FLY, 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 PP52 FLY registered?

PP52 FLY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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The MOT history for PP52 FLY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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