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J500 MBF

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

123,701 mi
Last recorded123,701 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 123,701 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 121,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 120,553 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 118,734 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 117,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 114,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 111,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front lower shock ball joints worn slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 97,438 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 97,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,198 miles

Rear brake pads low

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,612 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,497 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 80,966 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 80,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,820 miles

brake discs surfaces worn slightly??

tyre pressures look low??

Fail 15 Sep 2011 75,818 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake discs surfaces worn slightly??

tyre pressures look low??

Pass 25 Aug 2010 71,842 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 71,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,556 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 64,556 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated/discoloured

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,849 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,308 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,699 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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 MBF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MBF, 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 J500 MBF registered?

J500 MBF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is J500 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 MBF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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