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S500 RCT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,880 mi
Last recorded44,880 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 RCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,880 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,978 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,270 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

eml on

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,986 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Sep 2010 38,980 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,617 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,864 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

noisy catalyst

Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,006 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 29,001 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,216 miles

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

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 RCT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RCT, 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 RCT registered?

S500 RCT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is S500 RCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 RCT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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