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KLZ 5468

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,553 mi
Last recorded91,553 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLZ 5468
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,553 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges and starting to perish/split between tread

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2014 90,655 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges and starting to perish/split between tread

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2013 90,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 90,097 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 86,692 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,917 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 80,334 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 80,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate begining to deteriorate.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 77,726 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 77,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,260 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 61,007 miles

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

airbag warning light staying on

Pass 30 May 2006 45,792 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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KLZ 5468 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KLZ 5468, 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 KLZ 5468 registered?

KLZ 5468 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is KLZ 5468 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLZ 5468 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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