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K500 SEM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,712 mi
Last recorded117,712 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 SEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2025 117,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 111,330 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 111,187 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 109,087 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 108,064 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 107,559 miles

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 26 Apr 2019 107,055 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 27 Mar 2018 106,593 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 31 Mar 2017 106,066 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Apr 2016 105,361 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 104,653 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 103,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,926 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 92,299 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 79,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 64,695 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 56,012 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,816 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,358 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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K500 SEM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K500 SEM, 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

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What year was K500 SEM registered?

K500 SEM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is K500 SEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 SEM shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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