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X500 SLR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,797 mi
Last recorded48,797 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 SLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,603 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,122 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 46,752 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 46,238 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 46,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,476 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 40,635 miles

tyre treads getting low

Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,033 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,734 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,107 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,503 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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X500 SLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X500 SLR, 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 X500 SLR registered?

X500 SLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is X500 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 SLR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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