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KD52 AVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,240 mi
Last recorded62,240 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 AVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 62,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 61,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Mar 2023 60,092 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 57,432 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 54,826 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,701 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,125 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

slight lift in os and ns front shock absorber lower ball joints

slight play in steering rack

slight wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,072 miles

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

n/s and o/s/r tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,492 miles

rear tyres badly worn on inners

Pass 1 Mar 2014 50,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2014 50,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

1.outer sills plastic covers fitted 2.n/s and o/s/r tyres wear on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,282 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on Inner edge of tread

Offside rear tyre worn on Inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,692 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,147 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,460 miles

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

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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KD52 AVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KD52 AVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KD52 AVC?

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What year was KD52 AVC registered?

KD52 AVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is KD52 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD52 AVC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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