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SL52 DOM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,064 mi
Last recorded43,064 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 DOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 43,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 41,150 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 39,726 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 39,530 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,409 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 39,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 38,196 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 38,192 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 37,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leading (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both leading & trailing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 35,966 miles

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

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Pass 12 Nov 2016 34,181 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 34,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint leading (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 33,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint leading (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 30,950 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,799 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 28,563 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,783 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,077 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,356 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,866 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 18,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,653 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,982 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 14,288 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 14,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,739 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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SL52 DOM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DOM, 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 DOM registered?

SL52 DOM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is SL52 DOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 DOM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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