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KH02 SWH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,334 mi
Last recorded100,334 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 SWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 100,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 97,841 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 96,989 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 96,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 96,193 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 96,058 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2021 96,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

NS and OSF tyres are wearing to inner treads

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 95,669 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 95,248 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 92,357 miles

nearside front fog lamp insecure

plat in nearside rear bottom bush

play in offside rear bottom bush

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 17 Jan 2018 92,358 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front fog lamp insecure

plat in nearside rear bottom bush

play in offside rear bottom bush

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 11 May 2017 90,802 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 90,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2016 89,032 miles

slight play in both rear lower suspension arm bushes

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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KH02 SWH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KH02 SWH, 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

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What year was KH02 SWH registered?

KH02 SWH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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