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M500 SKN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,004 mi
Last recorded142,004 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 SKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 142,004 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle has been stood for long period

Pass 30 Oct 2018 141,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all 4 tyres are cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2017 140,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front lower shockabsorber joints worn

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres close to limit and cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

park brake effort only just met

Pass 29 Sep 2016 138,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2015 138,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 136,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 113,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 110,237 miles

both rear tyres getting low

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 106,724 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn and scored

front tyres unevenly worn

plastic sills under trays and engine bay covers

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 104,894 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2009 85,534 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,741 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 44,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,077 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 SKN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SKN, 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 SKN registered?

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

Is M500 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 SKN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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