MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,496 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both and worn (1.2.1 (e))
vehicle had been repaired with a second hand suspension unit
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play in steering at offside
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L500 DGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 L500 DGF, 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 L500 DGF registered?
L500 DGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.
Is L500 DGF safe to buy?
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