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KP51 MWJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,565 mi
Last recorded64,565 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 MWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 64,565 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

m.i.l light on

Fail 14 May 2015 64,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

m.i.l light on

Pass 15 May 2014 61,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 60,064 miles

both front brake disc,s slightly worn

exhaust system deteriating

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 16 May 2012 50,467 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 50,585 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper smear = recommend blades/solvent.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 38,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper smear = recommend blades/solvent.

Pass 12 May 2010 29,189 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,903 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,779 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 13,370 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 13,367 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,661 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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KP51 MWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KP51 MWJ, 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 KP51 MWJ registered?

KP51 MWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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