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RL52 WCR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,403 mi
Last recorded63,403 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 WCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 63,403 miles

Front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2025 61,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 60,185 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 56,792 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 53,526 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,229 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,830 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,331 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,308 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,835 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 38,075 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 35,561 miles

All 4 brakes discs a little rusty where car has been standing.

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

Signs of rodent under bonnet.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 35,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All 4 brakes discs a little rusty where car has been standing.

Both headlights have condensation, just passed mot standards.

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

Poss n/s headlight washer leaking.

Signs of rodent under bonnet.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,523 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,243 miles

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

slight scoring on rear brake discs

Fail 14 Dec 2010 28,239 miles

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

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

slight scoring on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2009 21,376 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 6,900 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 WCR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RL52 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

RL52 WCR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RL52 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 WCR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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