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P555 LMB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

68,844 mi
Last recorded68,844 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 LMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 68,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 68,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 68,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 66,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 64,223 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,638 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 55,863 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,411 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,929 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,054 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 48,054 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,765 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 39,407 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,362 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,677 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,427 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,475 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,541 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 35,535 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,486 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,393 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,359 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,322 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 21,088 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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P555 LMB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 P555 LMB, 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 P555 LMB registered?

P555 LMB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is P555 LMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P555 LMB shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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