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M40 KRS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,344 mi
Last recorded62,344 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 KRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 62,344 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear nearside an offside tyres heavily wearing smooth at inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,273 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 59,198 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 58,641 miles

number plate lamps dull, slight play in nsf lower, rear ball joint, slight play in osf rack arm, all suspension pipes corroded.

Fail 30 Oct 2021 58,505 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play hand brake ratchet not engaging (1.1.1 (b))

number plate lamps dull, slight play in nsf lower, rear ball joint, slight play in osf rack arm, all suspension pipes corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,993 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 54,992 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and cots to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 47,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 47,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,344 miles

Nail in NSR tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 45,293 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in NSR tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 43,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 43,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,075 miles

All tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 38,817 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,957 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,792 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,480 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,582 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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M40 KRS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M40 KRS, 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 M40 KRS registered?

M40 KRS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is M40 KRS safe to buy?

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