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S500 GJF

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,799 mi
Last recorded65,799 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 GJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 65,799 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 65,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 65,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 64,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 63,226 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Both drive shafts are corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 62,610 miles

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

Rear Both drive shafts are corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,552 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 60,458 miles

Both drive shafts rusted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 59,275 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,010 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,186 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 53,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 48,644 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 48,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,865 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,106 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,128 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 31,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,059 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,327 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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S500 GJF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S500 GJF, 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 S500 GJF registered?

S500 GJF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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The MOT history for S500 GJF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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