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RL52 RDV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

83,683 mi
Last recorded83,683 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 RDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 83,683 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 77,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 71,981 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,472 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 67,544 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 67,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,162 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,191 miles

Rear both tyres worn inner edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,854 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,509 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,593 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,462 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,265 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,078 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,978 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,227 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,672 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,555 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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RL52 RDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RL52 RDV, 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 RL52 RDV registered?

RL52 RDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is RL52 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 RDV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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