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KD52 KMK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

102,521 mi
Last recorded102,521 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 KMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 102,521 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 102,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.3 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,319 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,629 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 84,806 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 77,626 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 77,626 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 73,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material moderately corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 71,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess rubber cover deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess rubber cover deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 67,154 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,457 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,691 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 55,113 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,398 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,215 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2011 35,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,580 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,975 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,042 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,074 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 16,956 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 13,958 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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KD52 KMK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 KD52 KMK, 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 KD52 KMK registered?

KD52 KMK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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The MOT history for KD52 KMK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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