2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · WV52 AMX
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 65,495 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV52 AMX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2025
- 65,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV52 AMX 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 (WV52 AMX) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Corrosion on ferrules so bad failure of brake line connection possible. (1.2.1 (g)”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
WV52 AMX Mileage History
- 21/09/202265,140 mi
- 23/09/202265,143 mi+3 mi
- 03/11/202365,472 mi+329 mi
- 02/10/202565,495 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 117 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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