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P500 SLY

2002 Mercedes Coupe

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,520 mi
Last recorded37,520 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Coupe75,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 SLY
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 37,520 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 58,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,452 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 53,017 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,610 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 27,166 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 26,925 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)

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 19,468 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 16,420 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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P500 SLY is a 2002 Mercedes Coupe in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 75,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P500 SLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P500 SLY registered?

P500 SLY is a 2002 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is P500 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 SLY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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