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KE02 ZNZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,960 mi
Last recorded91,960 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 ZNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 91,960 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 90,409 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 89,262 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 88,245 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,001 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in both front inner steering rack ends

Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,067 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,124 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,812 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,998 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,131 miles

chip in the windscreen .

slight movement in nearside steering

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,455 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 77,455 miles

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

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 Jun 2013 76,565 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 28 May 2012 74,615 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 69,389 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 62,928 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 58,232 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 58,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

near side front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 27 May 2008 51,831 miles

n/s front tyre damage to side wall

slight leak from n/s rear suspension damper

unable to see front brake linings

Pass 22 May 2007 43,314 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 43,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 33,486 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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KE02 ZNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KE02 ZNZ, 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 KE02 ZNZ registered?

KE02 ZNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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