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KB02 BAD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,516 mi
Last recorded83,516 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB02 BAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 83,516 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,760 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,200 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,772 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 86,771 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,622 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 75,820 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 70,094 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 18 Jan 2008 59,243 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,752 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 38,362 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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KB02 BAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KB02 BAD, 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 KB02 BAD registered?

KB02 BAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is KB02 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB02 BAD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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