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FK52 BMS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,444 mi
Last recorded102,444 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK52 BMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 102,444 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 100,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,140 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,115 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 94,115 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,096 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,543 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,938 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 75,937 miles

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,648 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 73,648 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,946 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,133 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 63,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,911 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,567 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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FK52 BMS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FK52 BMS, 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 FK52 BMS registered?

FK52 BMS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is FK52 BMS safe to buy?

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