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M50 OJD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,410 mi
Last recorded79,410 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 OJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 79,410 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 79,132 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 77,969 miles

Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative both (4.4.1 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 76,508 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,507 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,466 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 74,466 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,318 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,339 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 63,339 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,927 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,147 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 38,049 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,367 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 30,360 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,179 miles

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 24,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,350 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,836 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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M50 OJD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 M50 OJD, 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 M50 OJD registered?

M50 OJD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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