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BT52 KLZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

80,162 mi
Last recorded80,162 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 KLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 80,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & slightly play , marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 78,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 78,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn on edges & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 77,198 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on inner edge ( Both side front ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 77,198 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on inner edge ( Both side front ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 73,074 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 69,633 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 65,835 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,335 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 61,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,810 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,318 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,779 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 42,989 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,716 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,362 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,483 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,723 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,554 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limits across tread

Pass 20 Dec 2007 24,518 miles

auto box oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2007 24,518 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

auto box oil leak

side wall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2006 16,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 12,287 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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BT52 KLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT52 KLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 KLZ registered?

BT52 KLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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