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J500 CWL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,142 mi
Last recorded50,142 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 CWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 50,142 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 50,026 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 49,378 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 49,369 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 49,240 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 49,195 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 49,029 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 48,783 miles

horn poor

Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,315 miles

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

all 4 road tyres perished

o/s/f and n/s/r have nails in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,544 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,116 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 39,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,664 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,273 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 30,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,863 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 27,847 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,041 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,907 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 17,762 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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J500 CWL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 J500 CWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J500 CWL?

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What year was J500 CWL registered?

J500 CWL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is J500 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 CWL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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