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KT02 PFX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,750 mi
Last recorded79,750 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT02 PFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 79,748 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,900 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking inside wall

o/s/r tyre cracking inside wall

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,438 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,259 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 74,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,959 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 62,932 miles

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

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

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

4 tyres perrishd

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,862 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall not deep enough too reach cords.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,694 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 41,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,050 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 28,551 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,684 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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KT02 PFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KT02 PFX, 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 KT02 PFX registered?

KT02 PFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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