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SL52 LOL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,103 mi
Last recorded58,103 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 LOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 58,103 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 56,973 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 56,677 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 56,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/45/17 suspect tyres been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 56,348 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 55,971 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 55,938 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,815 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,707 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,578 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,390 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Mar 2016 55,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,119 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,618 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 54,613 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,007 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,556 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,556 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 43,549 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,524 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,289 miles

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Oct 2010 33,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,573 miles

o/s/f and rear tyres 2.5 to 3.0 MM DEPTH

Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,314 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,588 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 LOL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LOL, 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 LOL registered?

SL52 LOL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is SL52 LOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 LOL shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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