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RV52 PYD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,258 mi
Last recorded78,258 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 PYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 78,163 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Nearside Repeater lens is missing

Pass 23 Sep 2024 76,196 miles

Exhaust clamps are missing/loose N/S/R and O/S/R

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Repeater lens is missing

Fail 13 Sep 2024 76,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Dust cover (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust clamps are missing/loose N/S/R and O/S/R

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Repeater lens is missing

Pass 21 Sep 2023 75,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 73,938 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

light misting of oil on o/s/r hydraulic suspension pipe

Pass 21 Jul 2021 72,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension damper ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension damper ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp loose

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 72,000 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension damper ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension damper ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp loose

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 70,761 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body has surface rust at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and rusty on inner pad surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated air suspension damper ball joint dust cover perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and rusty on inner pad surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 66,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front air suspension lower bush dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head light washer not working

under trays fitted front to back obscuring some component underside

Fail 1 May 2019 66,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front air suspension lower bush dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head light washer not working

under trays fitted front to back obscuring some component underside

Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,803 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,939 miles

brake pads worn all round

wipers worn

Fail 23 Jun 2017 62,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

brake pads low all round

wipers worn

Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,493 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,658 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing close to wear indicator and close to legal limit

Pass 7 May 2014 49,213 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,133 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,348 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,765 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 35,765 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,722 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 29,722 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 PYD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PYD, 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 RV52 PYD registered?

RV52 PYD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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