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WL52 NFF

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5438cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,592 mi
Last recorded45,592 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 NFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,438cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 45,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 39,290 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 37,935 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 31,235 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 30,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,938 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,839 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 30,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 30,472 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,300 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,271 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,795 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,639 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,061 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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WL52 NFF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WL52 NFF, 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

How do I check the history of WL52 NFF?

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What year was WL52 NFF registered?

WL52 NFF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is WL52 NFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL52 NFF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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