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SA52 OUK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,307 mi
Last recorded75,307 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 OUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 75,307 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,747 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,197 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 66,403 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,228 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 61,135 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle non rotational tyre fitted on 1 side (4.1.A.2d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,463 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,894 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 49,536 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,665 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 32,529 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,870 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 25,870 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,083 miles

all brake discs have corrosion on inner+outer discs faces

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 17,020 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 13,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 6,725 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 OUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

SA52 OUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for SA52 OUK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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