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P50 PTH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,469 mi
Last recorded147,469 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 PTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 147,469 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 147,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 144,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 144,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 140,935 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f thrust arm lower ball joint dust cover damaged. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 138,812 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 138,812 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 138,791 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 138,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jan 2022 138,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2020 133,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 129,305 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 125,831 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 120,628 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 120,618 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 112,659 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

VERY BAD OIL LEAK O/S/F

Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 96,315 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 88,417 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 82,632 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 82,564 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn to the legal limit 1.6m

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,165 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,346 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 68,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,851 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/front tyreslight bulge on outer side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,634 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,786 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,764 miles

n/s/rear shocker slight leak.all tyres getting low.

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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P50 PTH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P50 PTH, 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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P50 PTH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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