2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · RJ52 YOF
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 77,346 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ52 YOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 77,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RJ52 YOF Mileage History
- 16/11/202473,894 mi
- 12/11/202575,494 mi+1,600 mi
- 20/11/202575,496 mi+2 mi
- 31/07/202677,307 mi+1,811 mi
- 05/08/202677,346 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 2,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ52 YOF 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 (RJ52 YOF) between November 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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