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S500 MEB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,679 mi
Last recorded49,679 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 49,679 miles

Offside obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated but not affecting rear view

Pass 25 Feb 2025 48,782 miles

all tyres over ten years old

Fail 14 Feb 2025 48,782 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

all tyres over ten years old

Pass 19 Feb 2024 48,631 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,544 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 285/35R18 ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 48,399 miles

Front O/S and N/S shock absorber bellows split

Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 47,527 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 47,334 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 46,825 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 46,526 miles

Front shock absorber gaiters slightly deteriorated, not effecting operation

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

Fail 20 May 2016 46,526 miles

Front shock absorber gaiters slightly deteriorated, not effecting operation

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 46,240 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 May 2015 46,240 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,300 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 42,732 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 40,999 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,738 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 37,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,102 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,297 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,851 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 13,925 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 13,925 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,762 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 MEB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MEB, 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 MEB registered?

S500 MEB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is S500 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 MEB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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