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RV52 XOL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,661 mi
Last recorded80,661 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 XOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 80,661 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside

Pass 6 May 2025 79,930 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 79,554 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 77,922 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 77,876 miles

all flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front wiper blades drag windscreen slightly

both rear lower track control arm outer rose joints have play

front and rear number plates sightly deteriorated

front brake pads 70% worn all brake discs worn/ lipped

fuel cap strap broken

n/s seat belt slow to retract

slight play in steering rack

various under trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

various underbody and component corrosion including various brake pipes showing signs

Fail 12 Aug 2022 77,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn strut leg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn strut leg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

all flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

both front wiper blades drag windscreen slightly

both rear lower track control arm outer rose joints have play

front and rear number plates sightly deteriorated

front brake pads 70% worn, rear brake pads 60% all brake discs worn/ lipped

fuel cap strap broken

n/s seat belt slow to retract

slight play ins steering rack

various under trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

various underbody and component corrosion including brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,806 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 76,110 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 76,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,075 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 76,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,781 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall splitting

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,211 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,270 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 72,649 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 72,627 miles

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

ADVISE o/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2012 71,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,120 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,807 miles

advise both front tyre wear 2mm

advise both rear tyre wear 2mm

advise front brake disc wear

Pass 6 Feb 2009 52,254 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,292 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 XOL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV52 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

RV52 XOL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is RV52 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 XOL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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