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FE52 KVV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,584 mi
Last recorded89,584 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 KVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 89,584 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 89,565 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 85,851 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 85,722 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 85,324 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 81,663 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 81,663 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 79,815 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 79,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,539 miles

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

nearside front suspension unit has slight play in lower ball joint

undershields fitted obscuring view of some items

Fail 4 Feb 2020 78,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

nearside front suspension unit has slight play in lower ball joint

undershields fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,492 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 73,492 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 68,577 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,045 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 21 Oct 2014 620,117 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 62,117 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,906 miles

Oil leak

front tyres outer edges of tread cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,522 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,612 miles

adjusted both headlamp aims (too far right)

n/s/f lower bumper damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 14 Oct 2009 45,155 miles

offside parking brake weak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,434 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,102 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 37,102 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,572 miles

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

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

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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FE52 KVV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FE52 KVV, 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 FE52 KVV registered?

FE52 KVV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is FE52 KVV safe to buy?

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