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KY52 BWA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,569 mi
Last recorded56,569 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 BWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,569 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,702 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,321 miles

all tyre outer sidewalls show damage

front brake discs uneven wear across surfaces

front brake pads appear low on reserve material

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f roadwheel rims slight distortion

rear tyres on legal 1.6mm limit and require renewal

slight play detected both sides front upper wishbones

steering and/or suspension at front 'clicking' on lock to lock check and side play detection.

underside of vehicle covered reducing visual inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,486 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres have cuts in side walls

Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,299 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,680 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 32,680 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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KY52 BWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 KY52 BWA, 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 KY52 BWA registered?

KY52 BWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is KY52 BWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY52 BWA shows 7 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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