2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · LD52 EXJ
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 52,429 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD52 EXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 52,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD52 EXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Sl (LD52 EXJ) between September 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to both headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LD52 EXJ Mileage History
- 02/09/202245,622 mi
- 21/09/202347,044 mi+1,422 mi
- 13/06/202547,835 mi+791 mi
- 13/06/202547,385 mi-450 mi
- 29/06/202652,429 mi+5,044 mi
Average of roughly 1,781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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