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K55 LRS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,637 mi
Last recorded63,637 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 LRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 63,637 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 63,475 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,235 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 62,898 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 62,412 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,704 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2020 60,889 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,704 miles

advise under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,939 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,352 miles

advise engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 59,288 miles

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

advise engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,616 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 57,328 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,293 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

offside front suspension unit has some play in bottom bush

offside rear suspension unit damp

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,762 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs cracking but not dangerous

Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,766 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,050 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,833 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 36,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 28,790 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 13,990 miles

ENGINE BELLY PANS FITTED

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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K55 LRS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K55 LRS, 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 K55 LRS registered?

K55 LRS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is K55 LRS safe to buy?

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