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500 WXP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,418 mi
Last recorded19,418 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 WXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 19,418 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both side rear driveshafts corroded

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2026 19,418 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both side rear driveshafts corroded

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2025 19,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

cant fully inspect sills kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2024 19,284 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened boot side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2023 19,199 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2022 19,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2021 19,125 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres over ten years old

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2021 19,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Both front tyres over 10years old

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 18,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 18,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 18,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 18,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight damage to l/h/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 Jun 2017 18,181 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 18,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2014 16,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 16,211 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,568 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,997 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,625 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 9,674 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 7,136 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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500 WXP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 500 WXP, 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 500 WXP registered?

500 WXP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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