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RV52 XXR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,629 mi
Last recorded84,629 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 84,629 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 83,554 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,217 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,998 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 80,035 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 78,648 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,665 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 74,907 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,687 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 9 Oct 2012 64,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner

Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,928 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2011 59,928 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,047 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,509 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,728 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,044 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 26,324 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 26,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 26,281 miles

Nearside 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 XXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

RV52 XXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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The MOT history for RV52 XXR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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