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LR52 KUE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,416 mi
Last recorded47,416 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 KUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 47,416 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 47,309 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2023 47,065 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2022 46,967 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2021 46,295 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 45,461 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 41,547 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 41,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,944 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

o/ & n/s rear tyres slightly perished [Michelin Pilot Sport 295/30/19 100Y XL]

Pass 2 Dec 2015 38,358 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,138 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 34,129 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,423 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,480 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,954 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,735 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,694 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 16,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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LR52 KUE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LR52 KUE, 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 LR52 KUE registered?

LR52 KUE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is LR52 KUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 KUE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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