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KL02 VBU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,660 mi
Last recorded174,660 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 VBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 174,660 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 170,625 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 144,908 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 144,906 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 139,781 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 133,589 miles

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

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

SRS light on.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 126,331 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 112,084 miles

1 FRONT WASHER JET EACH SIDE NOT WORKING

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN.

LOOKS LIKE THERE IS PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TIE BAR FRONT BUSHS.

OS DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE OSF LOWER BALL JOINTS

SRS LAMP IS ON

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OSF BOTTOM SHOCK ABSORBER BOTTOM BALL JOINT.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 112,084 miles

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

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

1 FRONT WASHER JET EACH SIDE NOT WORKING

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN.

LOOKS LIKE THERE IS PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TIE BAR FRONT BUSHS.

OS DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE OSF LOWER BALL JOINTS

SRS LAMP IS ON

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OSF BOTTOM SHOCK ABSORBER BOTTOM BALL JOINT.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,338 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 65,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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KL02 VBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KL02 VBU, 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 KL02 VBU registered?

KL02 VBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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