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M500 GJK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,414 mi
Last recorded94,414 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 94,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 94,414 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 93,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 90,449 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 11 May 2017 85,427 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2016 75,053 miles

Front tyres marked/ slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2016 75,050 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres marked/ slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2016 74,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 64,539 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,960 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,563 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,008 miles

both front tyres slightly damaged. nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,750 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 55,750 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 52,200 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 52,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,305 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,592 miles

park brake could do with some adjustment

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 GJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJK, 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 GJK registered?

M500 GJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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