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SL52 DAV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 DAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,549 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,144 miles

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

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 27 Oct 2017 82,400 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,908 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,880 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt off side lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,194 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 77,190 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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 16 Aug 2013 71,655 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 Jun 2012 67,255 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,783 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,011 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 56,341 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 52,450 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,563 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 34,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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SL52 DAV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SL52 DAV, 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 SL52 DAV registered?

SL52 DAV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is SL52 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 DAV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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