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KF52 YPN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,285 mi
Last recorded51,285 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 YPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 51,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 49,469 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 48,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 47,492 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil ( Multi-point Leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 47,489 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil ( Multi-point Leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 46,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, just meet the minimum requirements, under tray is wet all around (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 46,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,089 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 45,085 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,521 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 44,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension system inoperative ABC light ON (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery fault shown

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Partially insecure (3.1 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,957 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,671 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside side repeater loose

Fail 1 Nov 2016 42,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Offside side repeater loose

Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,648 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Oct 2015 41,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 17 Oct 2013 39,058 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 39,058 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,163 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 34,759 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,840 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,218 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,879 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,036 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 17,254 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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KF52 YPN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KF52 YPN, 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 KF52 YPN registered?

KF52 YPN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is KF52 YPN safe to buy?

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