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DS02 KTT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,491 mi
Last recorded116,491 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 KTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 116,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 115,547 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 115,468 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 115,418 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 115,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 114,005 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 113,116 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 111,983 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 111,983 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working replaced bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 110,618 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 110,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2015 108,762 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 100,202 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 86,747 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 69,976 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2012 69,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,403 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear exhaust box heat shields adrift

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,445 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 64,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Mar 2009 59,760 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,888 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 49,881 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,937 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 34,469 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 34,466 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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DS02 KTT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS02 KTT, 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 DS02 KTT registered?

DS02 KTT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is DS02 KTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 KTT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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