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M500 BSL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,648 mi
Last recorded61,648 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 BSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,648 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,792 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 56,424 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 56,424 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some test items hidden by covers

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,496 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 43,204 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,999 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,083 miles

srs light on

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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M500 BSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M500 BSL, 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 M500 BSL?

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What year was M500 BSL registered?

M500 BSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is M500 BSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 BSL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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