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KY52 ZFO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,900 mi
Last recorded87,900 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 ZFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 87,900 miles

Oil leaks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 87,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2018 87,866 miles

Battery insecure in the boot (1.9.1)

Battery insecure under bonnet (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush pin or bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

n/s side repeater lens damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all pads low

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,819 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 71,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,190 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,833 miles

offside rear wheel is fitted with a winter tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2013 63,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel is fitted with a winter tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,401 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,943 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 53,943 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,177 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,984 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 22,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,643 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise rear number plate

Pass 23 Aug 2005 16,236 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 16,235 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 ZFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KY52 ZFO, 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 ZFO registered?

KY52 ZFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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