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VO52 CDX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,760 mi
Last recorded75,760 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 CDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 75,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rose joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rose joint (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 75,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 74,915 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 74,896 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 74,061 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 72,654 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 71,051 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 67,609 miles

Front Tyres perished

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 11 Dec 2015 61,048 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,025 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,391 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,609 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,714 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,367 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,993 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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VO52 CDX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO52 CDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO52 CDX registered?

VO52 CDX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is VO52 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 CDX shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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