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EF02 KTO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,141 mi
Last recorded53,141 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 KTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 53,141 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 52,708 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 51,966 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 51,664 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 51,420 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 495,060 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 495,060 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,990 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,495 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,406 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 46,645 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 43,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 42,399 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 39,956 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 37,354 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 37,235 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 32,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 26,492 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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EF02 KTO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc 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 EF02 KTO, 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 EF02 KTO registered?

EF02 KTO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is EF02 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 KTO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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