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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
battery warning light on the dash
Front Oil leak, but not excessive upper & lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
battery warning light on the dash
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Shock absorber lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracked all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock ball joint slight play (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
sml oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock ball joint slight play (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
sml oil leak
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Prop shaft damaged but serviceable coupling slightly cracked (6.1.7 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Prop shaft damaged but serviceable coupling slightly cracked (6.1.7 (e))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush joint (5.3.2 (c))
engine cover and undertreat fitted
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all four tyres outer side walls cracked perished
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all four tyres outer side walls cracked perished
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear brake disc is in very poor condition.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside rear brake disc is in very poor condition.
brake fluid level low
front brake pads look low but not clearly visible
rear brake discs pitting slightly
front and rear tyres wearing low on edges
front tyres feathering on edges slightly
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KL52 GZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 KL52 GZS, 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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KL52 GZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.
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