2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · AE52 ODB
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 10/09/2002. Recorded mileage 72,596 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 5439cc
AE52 ODB Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2023
- 72,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AE52 ODB Mileage History
- 24/08/200623,405 mi
- 30/10/200726,916 mi+3,511 mi
- 21/10/200832,301 mi+5,385 mi
- 27/10/200943,890 mi+11,589 mi
- 07/02/201146,804 mi+2,914 mi
- 11/02/201146,899 mi+95 mi
- 11/07/201348,601 mi+1,702 mi
- 02/08/201454,128 mi+5,527 mi
- 01/08/201559,952 mi+5,824 mi
- 09/09/201669,883 mi+9,931 mi
- 09/09/201669,883 mi
- 22/04/202272,322 mi+2,439 mi
- 28/11/202372,596 mi+274 mi
Average of roughly 2,850 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
AE52 ODB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Sl (AE52 ODB) between August 2006 and November 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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