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KV02 EUO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,038 mi
Last recorded120,038 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 EUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 120,038 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 120,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 119,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 116,943 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 115,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 115,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 115,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 115,636 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 115,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppies (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 115,452 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 115,452 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 114,617 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside (3.6.B.4d)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 May 2015 113,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,743 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 109,581 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 109,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,685 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,701 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,639 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,140 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 53,184 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 53,144 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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KV02 EUO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KV02 EUO, 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 KV02 EUO registered?

KV02 EUO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is KV02 EUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV02 EUO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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