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L500 RCK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,699 mi
Last recorded129,699 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 RCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 129,699 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 129,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45-18 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 18%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 126,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 124,716 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 109,217 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 109,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 100,529 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,459 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

both front brake discs heavily lipped

both front tyres treads wearing low

Fail 7 Dec 2010 76,031 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs heavily lipped

both front tyres treads wearing low

Fail 25 Sep 2009 60,990 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,990 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 59,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,898 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

ns/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,397 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,162 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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L500 RCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 RCK, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L500 RCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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