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WF52 ETL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,344 mi
Last recorded44,344 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 ETL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 44,344 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION TO PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2025 44,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ARM BALL JOINT EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION TO PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 44,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 44,068 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 43,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 43,327 miles

Brake and fuel lines slight corrosion.

Several small engine oil leaks.

Slight wear in offside front lower cross strut ball joint.

Pass 20 May 2020 43,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 42,931 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,441 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 42,440 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,929 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,515 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 38,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,246 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

n/s rear suspension level sensor linkage insecured

Pass 28 Jun 2014 28,377 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

tyres perished

Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,409 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,933 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,218 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 12,250 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 10,349 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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WF52 ETL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WF52 ETL, 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 WF52 ETL registered?

WF52 ETL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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