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RV52 OTB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,801 mi
Last recorded69,801 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 OTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 69,801 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 69,397 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 68,404 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,357 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,605 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 63,604 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front hydraulic suspension pipe's and surrounding area are damp

damage to o/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front road wheel inner bead fracture - repaired

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 49,619 miles

off side front brake disc poor condition on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2012 39,283 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,932 miles

inside of front brake disks corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,021 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 31,178 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,426 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 27,426 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 27,409 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

srs light on

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,993 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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RV52 OTB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV52 OTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV52 OTB registered?

RV52 OTB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is RV52 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 OTB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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