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SN52 WSD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,484 mi
Last recorded78,484 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 WSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 78,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 8 Apr 2026 78,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 76,129 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 75,090 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2019 75,090 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,912 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2017 66,972 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,890 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,502 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,848 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 55,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,667 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,423 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,286 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,018 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 40,144 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s wiper blade slighty juddering

o/s/r suspension strut is slightly damp

Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,489 miles

N/S/F tyre split on sidewall but not through to the cords

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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SN52 WSD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SN52 WSD, 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 SN52 WSD registered?

SN52 WSD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is SN52 WSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN52 WSD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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