MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed Coolant light came on and started leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undercovers fitted
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undercovers fitted
Oil leak
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 Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA52 MXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 VA52 MXM, 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 VA52 MXM registered?
VA52 MXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2002.
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