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M500 DGM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,162 mi
Last recorded106,162 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 DGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 106,162 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 106,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 105,346 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 104,768 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 102,662 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,679 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 97,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,621 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,195 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,934 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,220 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 77,181 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 70,995 miles

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

srs light on

tyre inflation warning on

Pass 13 Aug 2011 64,665 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,332 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,696 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,637 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,231 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 46,228 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,787 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 36,583 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 DGM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M500 DGM, 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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M500 DGM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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