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KU52 UMR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,350 mi
Last recorded97,350 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 97,350 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 95,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 95,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 94,287 miles

Battery warning light (visit workshop) on.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on inner edge. 255/45ZR17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 94,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Frontmost arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery warning light (visit workshop) on.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on inner edge. 255/45ZR17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,840 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,821 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 92,231 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,336 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,090 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 77,795 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,202 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,859 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,293 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,915 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,036 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,582 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 UMR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

KU52 UMR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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