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M500 CCH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,625 mi
Last recorded115,625 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 CCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 115,625 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 114,946 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 113,780 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 112,458 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 111,682 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 110,330 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 109,051 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 108,523 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 108,520 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 101,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,913 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 96,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,586 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre has damage to side wall kerbing band.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 78,572 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 78,572 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 71,600 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 64,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 54,634 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 46,279 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,085 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,441 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,230 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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M500 CCH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CCH, 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 M500 CCH registered?

M500 CCH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is M500 CCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 CCH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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