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K1 SSY

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,327 mi
Last recorded76,327 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 SSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 76,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,948 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 75,724 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,157 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 73,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 73,298 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 72,360 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 71,991 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,600 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,049 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 70,049 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,420 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,416 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)

Pass 22 May 2013 65,669 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,885 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 15 Jun 2011 63,845 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,288 miles

Front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,487 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,573 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,498 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,172 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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K1 SSY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K1 SSY, 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 K1 SSY registered?

K1 SSY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is K1 SSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K1 SSY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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