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DS02 KTX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,095 mi
Last recorded87,095 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 KTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 87,095 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe very rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2025 83,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 83,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 81,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 81,396 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 74,743 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low and unevenly along centre tread

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

Pass 14 May 2018 62,583 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2018 62,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 58,051 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 53,048 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 2 Jun 2015 48,597 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,330 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,707 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 36,422 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 36,418 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,517 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,675 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,080 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,510 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,192 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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DS02 KTX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KTX, 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.

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What year was DS02 KTX registered?

DS02 KTX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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