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WV52 LZD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,624 mi
Last recorded119,624 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 119,624 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 118,664 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,523 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,231 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 107,852 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 107,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,938 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 106,938 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 104,783 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 104,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covering for o/s/r strut airbag split

o/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/r and n/s/r wheels buckled

Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,572 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 99,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 93,031 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 85,226 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,016 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,907 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 63,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 53,243 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 LZD 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 73.7%.

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 LZD, 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 WV52 LZD registered?

WV52 LZD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is WV52 LZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 LZD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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