MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,476 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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
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
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.
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.
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cats broken up
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
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
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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)
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?
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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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