MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all four tyres cracking
brake hose ferrules corroding
brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion
suspension and chassis corroding
all tyres starting to crack/perish on outer sidewalls
unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
EXHAUST CENTRE SILENCER BOX CORRODING
UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)
sills not checked due to sill covers
EXHAUST CENTRE SILENCER BOX CORRODING
REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE
UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)
exhaust centre silencer box corroding
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)
exhaust centre silencer box corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
exhaust centre silencer box corroding
exhaust centre silencer box corroding
front brake discs starting to wear
unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
brake pads not visualy checked
center silencer starting to rust
sills not checked due to sill covers
centre exhaust silencer box outer skin corroding
front brake discs starting to wear
brake pipes starting to rust
pads not checked
slight oil leak on diff
small lump on nearside rear tyre inner side wall
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
all four suspension coil springs corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P502 EAB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 P502 EAB, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of P502 EAB?
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What year was P502 EAB registered?
P502 EAB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 August 1996.
Is P502 EAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P502 EAB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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