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K4 EJL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,782 mi
Last recorded74,782 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 EJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 74,782 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 73,241 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,646 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,814 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,651 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,097 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 50,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,986 miles

front pads appear low remove wheels to confirm condition

Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,910 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,161 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly low

nearside rear tyre worn on legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2009 21,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 20,312 miles

n/s/r suspension strut slight leak from unit.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,216 miles

Centre brake light lens cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,804 miles

Centre brake light cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2007 17,804 miles

Centre brake light cracked

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,203 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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K4 EJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K4 EJL, 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 K4 EJL registered?

K4 EJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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The MOT history for K4 EJL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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