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M500 ACW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,226 mi
Last recorded107,226 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 ACW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 107,226 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 104,047 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 88,245 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 88,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 86,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 37,011 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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M500 ACW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 M500 ACW, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M500 ACW?

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What year was M500 ACW registered?

M500 ACW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is M500 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 ACW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M500 ACW have outstanding finance?

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