2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · RL52 VDR
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 109,963 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL52 VDR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 109,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL52 VDR MOT History
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-Benz Sl (RL52 VDR) between November 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
RL52 VDR Mileage History
- 04/11/202295,975 mi
- 07/02/202498,093 mi+2,118 mi
- 07/02/202498,093 mi
- 16/05/2025109,963 mi+11,870 mi
Average of roughly 5,528 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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