MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front bumber damaged
offside front tyre bald on inner/outer edges
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front bumber damaged
offside front tyre bald on inner/outer edges
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)
front discs slightly rusty
tear on n/s/f tyre wall, not showing any cords
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fine scratch on front screen zone b
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
SL52 BWC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SL52 BWC, 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 SL52 BWC?
You can check the full history of SL52 BWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SL52 BWC registered?
SL52 BWC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 2002.
Is SL52 BWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL52 BWC shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SL52 BWC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL52 BWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.