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KU52 DFL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,218 mi
Last recorded59,218 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 DFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 59,218 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 59,218 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 58,997 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 58,942 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,172 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,048 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 46,666 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,067 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,057 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,679 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 40,679 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,196 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 36,196 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,657 miles

CAT LOOSE INSIDE EXHAUST RATTLE

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,747 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,679 miles

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,299 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,765 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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KU52 DFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU52 DFL, 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 KU52 DFL registered?

KU52 DFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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The MOT history for KU52 DFL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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