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LS02 KUV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,087 mi
Last recorded70,087 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 KUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,087 miles

Covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection of some components

OSF tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 70,087 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection of some components

OSF tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,210 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage BOTH FRONT SHOCKER LOWER BALL JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 66,208 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage BOTH FRONT SHOCKER LOWER BALL JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,444 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,402 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2013 63,323 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 60,593 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 57,938 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 57,938 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,548 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Feb 2009 51,362 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,655 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 42,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,534 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,704 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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LS02 KUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LS02 KUV, 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 LS02 KUV registered?

LS02 KUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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