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KG52 CEF

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

59,755 mi
Last recorded59,755 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 CEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 59,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 58,245 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 57,658 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 56,798 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 54,257 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 54,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,749 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 51,517 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 49,286 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 49,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,534 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,520 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,642 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 42,117 miles

Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,020 miles

o/s front tyre tread low on inner shoulder

slight fluid leak from o/s rear suspension unit

slight play in o/s + n/s rear lower arm outer bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,936 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,265 miles

Slight mist of oil on both rear suspension dampers. - suspension slightly weakened.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,927 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,363 miles

both rear shockabsorbers leaking.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,175 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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KG52 CEF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 KG52 CEF, 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 KG52 CEF?

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What year was KG52 CEF registered?

KG52 CEF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is KG52 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG52 CEF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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