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M500 GRV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,452 mi
Last recorded89,452 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 89,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 85,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.28mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,343 miles

Front & rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Has slow leak around seal. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seatbelt slow to retract.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,963 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2019 82,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 82,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi-hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencers O/S/R and N/S/R clamps broken but exhaust not leaking at joints and still secure.

Fail 8 May 2018 82,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi-hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencers O/S/R and N/S/R clamps broken but exhaust not leaking at joints and still secure.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,688 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear boot struts not holiding boot lid upright

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2017 81,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Ball joint (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blades (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blades (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear boot struts not holiding boot lid upright

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,822 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 69,323 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 69,283 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,949 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 57,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,294 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,696 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,854 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 37,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,766 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 22,067 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 GRV 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 GRV, 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 GRV registered?

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

Is M500 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 GRV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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