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500 XLB

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,527 mi
Last recorded56,527 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 XLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 56,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 56,292 miles

slight oil leak

surface corrosion rear springs,rear crossmember

Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,576 miles

surface corrosion front,rear shockers

Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,076 miles

surface corrosion front shockers,rear springs

Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion front,rear shockers,rear springs

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion front,rear springs,rear crossmember

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion rear springs,rear suspension,rear chassis

Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,726 miles

surface corrosion front,rear coil springs

Fail 17 Jun 2014 52,642 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

surface corrosion front,rear coil springs

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,066 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 51,451 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,451 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,426 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,980 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,999 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 34,464 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2006 27,843 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,843 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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500 XLB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 500 XLB, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 500 XLB registered?

500 XLB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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