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CF52 KHY

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,584 mi
Last recorded116,584 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 KHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 116,584 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 116,582 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 113,410 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 112,623 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 111,691 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 110,830 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 105,459 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,296 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2016 105,163 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 105,160 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 101,576 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 98,573 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked /perished ,worse on inner side.advise replacement.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 95,253 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 95,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 90,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2012 90,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of a slight seepage from the nearside rear suspension bleed nipple, not leaking at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2011 84,026 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,481 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,870 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 61,778 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,400 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 51,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CF52 KHY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CF52 KHY, 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 CF52 KHY registered?

CF52 KHY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is CF52 KHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF52 KHY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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