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WV52 AMX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,495 mi
Last recorded65,495 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 AMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 65,495 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Corrosion on ferrules so bad failure of brake line connection possible. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 65,472 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 65,143 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 65,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock lower ball joints (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 64,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 63,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2019 63,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracked and split inner edges to chord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 63,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall perishing and splitting

underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 62,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

outer sill covers and underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,343 miles

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,611 miles

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2014 56,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,174 miles

full inspection of front to rear brake pipes could not be carried out due to full lengh undertray

Fail 8 Mar 2011 45,174 miles

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

full inspection of front to rear brake pipes could not be carried out due to full lengh undertray

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,954 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 41,928 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,432 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 35,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,166 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,635 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 20,886 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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WV52 AMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV52 AMX, 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 WV52 AMX registered?

WV52 AMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is WV52 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 AMX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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