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S62 KAN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,514 mi
Last recorded84,514 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 KAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 84,514 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 84,512 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2025 84,210 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 84,049 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 83,630 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,002 miles

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

Rear discs slight pitting

full belly pan fitted unable to check brake pipes and other components

Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,419 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 71,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,290 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,213 miles

Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,263 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 64,314 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,573 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,957 miles

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

plastic under vehicle

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,246 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 49,246 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,223 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,896 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,894 miles

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

Offside 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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S62 KAN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S62 KAN, 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 S62 KAN registered?

S62 KAN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is S62 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 KAN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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