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S500 KMM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

79,197 mi
Last recorded79,197 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 KMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Not yet deemed excessive but would advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Shock absorber lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 76,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 74,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Shock absorber lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 74,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Shock absorber lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 71,042 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play strut lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 67,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Strut lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside rear tyres nearing wear band indictors

Pass 14 May 2021 64,256 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 62,188 miles

Slight play in offside and nearside front strut lower ball joints

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in front offside and nearside suspension strut lower ball joints

Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,357 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 51,066 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

offside front suspension unit to lower arm bush slight movement

Fail 3 May 2017 51,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush suspension unit to lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front suspension lower rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust slight leak

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,749 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,718 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 36,105 miles

Cut to NS tyre tread but not to cords.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS park brake applies well after OS. Needs adjusting.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 36,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Cut to NS tyre tread but not to cords.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NS park brake applies well after OS. Needs adjusting.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 31,648 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 31,645 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 30,103 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,071 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,734 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,397 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,057 miles

Both N/S/F & O/S/F lower front ball joints have slight vertical lift

Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,493 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 13,489 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 10,358 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 KMM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 S500 KMM, 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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S500 KMM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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