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SA52 EZH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,762 mi
Last recorded81,762 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 EZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 81,762 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4: surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 81,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 75,346 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2022 74,735 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 72,241 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 6 Jan 2021 72,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Dec 2019 77,139 miles

Front Shock absorb er boot damaged.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 70,064 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 68,355 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,946 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,835 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,389 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 63,819 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,831 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 62,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,630 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,136 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,406 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 56,406 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear supendsion unit has sight misting of oil

Pad wear indicator light on

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,008 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 50,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,793 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,083 miles

knock from front suspension requires further investigation

Pass 18 Feb 2006 25,738 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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SA52 EZH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc 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 SA52 EZH, 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 SA52 EZH registered?

SA52 EZH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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