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L500 SMW

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,476 mi
Last recorded107,476 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 SMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,476 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,982 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,278 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and bolt on suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all bolt on suspension corroded

hand brake as little reserve travel

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2020 106,278 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and bolt on suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

all bolt on suspension corroded

hand brake as little reserve travel

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all bolt on front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

all shock absorber casing corroded but not leaking oil.

exhaust system in poor condition.

Pass 8 Sep 2018 104,563 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber casing rusty.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel.

Fail 20 Aug 2018 104,551 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyre inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 102,935 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyre inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 101,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 100,194 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,903 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cats broken up

Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,561 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,608 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres going out of shape and starting to split

both rear tyres getting low and starting to split

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2011 93,608 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres going out of shape and starting to split

both rear tyres getting low and starting to split

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,520 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 87,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 87,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 85,336 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 83,385 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 76,556 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 76,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front indicators turning white

front pad lining on 3 m.m. aprox

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 SMW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 SMW, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L500 SMW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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