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M500 EDD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,720 mi
Last recorded109,720 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 EDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 109,720 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 105,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 103,763 miles

BOTH front tyres showing age cracks & edged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2018 103,763 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH front tyres showing age cracks & edged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 100,925 miles

BOTH rear tyres slightly feathered

Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Wiper Streaky

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,724 miles

BOTH front tyres inner edges slightly feathered

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,505 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 95,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 89,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front suspension unit moist - suspect slight leak

nearside front wiper not making full contact with windscreen leaving a small section not cleared

Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,727 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,651 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,734 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 15,121 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 15,041 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 EDD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EDD, 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 M500 EDD registered?

M500 EDD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 October 2002.

Is M500 EDD safe to buy?

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