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2002 Mercedes SL500 Auto 5.0L Petrol · RDZ 52

RDZ 52

2002 Mercedes SL500 Auto (5.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 49,513 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES SL500 AUTO
Year / Origin
2002 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01 Sept 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
49,513 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 5.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01 Sept 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
4966cc
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RDZ 52 Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
  • 49,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

RDZ 52 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 14:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes Sl500 Auto (RDZ 52) between August 2022 and September 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

RDZ 52 Mileage History

  1. 01/08/202248,556 mi
  2. 22/08/202349,378 mi+822 mi
  3. 02/09/202449,475 mi+97 mi
  4. 03/09/202649,513 mi+38 mi

Average of roughly 234 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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