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KL52 LXO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,003 mi
Last recorded135,003 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 LXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 135,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 131,339 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 129,435 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 124,761 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 124,761 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,101 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 119,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 115,124 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 115,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 110,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 104,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Mar 2013 104,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2012 98,736 miles

n.s.f tyre cut on outer sidewall

o.s.r tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 92,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 85,744 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall damage

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 19 Feb 2009 78,797 miles

fron/rear registration plates slightly discloured

Pass 5 Feb 2008 68,198 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 68,176 miles

Front Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 53,707 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 52,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 38,688 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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KL52 LXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KL52 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

KL52 LXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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