MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,610 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow from manifold (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle and components
exhaust system corroding
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ( joint ) system badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
engine and under trays fitted
slight leak from rear diff
windscreen chipped
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted has welded repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
engine and under trays fitted
exhaust system corroded
general surface corrosion through out lower suspension components
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside front down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
front wiper blade smearing screen slightly
full exhaust deteriorating
outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
slight corrosion to offside front jacking point area
FRONT EXHAUST JOINT SLIGHT LEAK
N/S FRONT CHILD SEAT FITTED SEAT BELT NOT TESTED
O/S FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING
REAR AXEL DIFF SLIGHT LEAK
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
engine and under trays fitted
exhaust system corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
engine covers fitted
exhaust system corroded slight leak from offside front pipe
under trays fitted
Engine cover and under trays fitted
engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vhicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vhicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.
rear tyres signs of sidewall perishing parking and service brakes rather long travel
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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L500 SSL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 L500 SSL, 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 SSL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 January 1997.
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