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RV52 XKU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,834 mi
Last recorded19,834 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,834 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 19,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,377 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,497 miles

hand brake weak

offside front shock absorber outer cover cracking

under vehicle and under bonnett checks limited due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,305 miles

under vehicle checks limited due to plastic covers

Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,606 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 14,591 miles

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

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 XKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKU, 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

How do I check the history of RV52 XKU?

You can check the full history of RV52 XKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV52 XKU registered?

RV52 XKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is RV52 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 XKU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV52 XKU have outstanding finance?

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