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V8 KCU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,959 mi
Last recorded71,959 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 KCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,959 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 71,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,957 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 70,957 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,233 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advisory nail in n/s front tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2017 68,227 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advisory nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,746 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,775 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 61,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,246 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,077 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,221 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,551 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,310 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,570 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,573 miles

n/s wheel nut poor head † slight weep on rear susp pipe n/s

Pass 28 Oct 2005 27,049 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V8 KCU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 V8 KCU, 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 V8 KCU registered?

V8 KCU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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