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SL52 SLL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,816 mi
Last recorded29,816 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 SLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 29,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 29,813 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 29,756 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 28,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 26,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 25,177 miles

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

slight oil leak from transmission pan

Pass 12 Oct 2021 24,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 23,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 21,369 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 20,185 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,153 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,227 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 16,402 miles

engine and floor coverings fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 15,010 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 13,931 miles

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

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 22 Oct 2012 12,862 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 11,716 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 7 Oct 2010 10,857 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 10,095 miles

front discs - inner face partially corroded

minor uneven application of front braking force on osf

Pass 23 Oct 2008 9,321 miles

drivers rear brake light- one of the led lights is not working

Pass 23 Oct 2007 7,208 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 5,733 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 SLL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SL52 SLL, 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 SLL registered?

SL52 SLL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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