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S500 LJH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,478 mi
Last recorded88,478 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 88,478 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 86,669 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 84,650 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 82,294 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,888 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 80,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,582 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,017 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,974 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,973 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 72,230 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 72,224 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front and nearside front tyres deteriorated / cracking..

Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,511 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,851 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 63,850 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 58,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 58,345 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 58,345 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,176 miles

O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT

Fail 20 Jun 2012 52,176 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,074 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,230 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,817 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 32,156 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 29,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,371 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,120 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 LJH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 S500 LJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S500 LJH registered?

S500 LJH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is S500 LJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 LJH shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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