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RK52 PDU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,219 mi
Last recorded75,219 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 PDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 75,219 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 73,618 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 71,166 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 69,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 69,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,140 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 65,909 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,385 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 60,851 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,435 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 54,431 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,298 miles

nearside rear suspension unit has a light misting of oil

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,232 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,882 miles

o/s/f forward facing lower suspension arm grease boot split (wheels jacked)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner tread

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,159 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 24,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,903 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,824 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 10,821 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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RK52 PDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RK52 PDU, 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 RK52 PDU registered?

RK52 PDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is RK52 PDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 PDU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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