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S1 KTK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,827 mi
Last recorded69,827 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 KTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 69,827 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,020 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,980 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,279 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 55,308 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 52,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 46,928 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,299 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 26 May 2016 42,270 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 30 May 2015 38,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2015 38,888 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 36,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,922 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,539 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 31,495 miles

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

steering lock not working

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,334 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,793 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,895 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 28,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 21,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 9,661 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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S1 KTK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S1 KTK, 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 S1 KTK registered?

S1 KTK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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