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S50 OLR

2002 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,449 mi
Last recorded95,449 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 50055,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 OLR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,449 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

srs light on

Fail 16 Oct 2012 95,448 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

srs light on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,187 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,035 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 76,035 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,485 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 63,062 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

both front discs have surface cracks

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
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S50 OLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 55,809 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 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S50 OLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S50 OLR registered?

S50 OLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is S50 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 OLR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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