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KL52 GZS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,784 mi
Last recorded97,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 GZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 97,784 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 96,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 96,057 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 96,051 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,222 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 94,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 93,012 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 92,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,594 miles

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))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 91,594 miles

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))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 91,545 miles

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

engine cover and undertreat fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,690 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,775 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,822 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2014 71,000 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 64,742 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 58,554 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2012 58,543 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2011 55,450 miles

offside rear brake disc is in very poor condition.

Fail 16 May 2011 55,450 miles

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.

Pass 6 May 2010 51,527 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,460 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,889 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads look low but not clearly visible

rear brake discs pitting slightly

Pass 1 May 2007 38,753 miles

front and rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,157 miles

front tyres feathering on edges slightly

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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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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What year was KL52 GZS registered?

KL52 GZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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