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K155 ATR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,288 mi
Last recorded75,288 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 ATR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 75,288 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 75,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 75,035 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 75,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 74,676 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 74,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 71,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 71,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 68,201 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 68,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,245 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 62,960 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 61,419 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,885 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,873 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,599 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,866 miles

Gaitors on both caster arm ball joints split

Securing bracket for nearside rear ABS sensor wiring insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2010 36,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Gaitors on both caster arm ball joints split

Securing bracket for nearside rear ABS sensor wiring insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,961 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 31,224 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 27,940 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 25,773 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 25,772 miles

Nearside 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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K155 ATR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K155 ATR, 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 K155 ATR registered?

K155 ATR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is K155 ATR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K155 ATR shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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