MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.28mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front & rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Has slow leak around seal. (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seatbelt slow to retract.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi-hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust silencers O/S/R and N/S/R clamps broken but exhaust not leaking at joints and still secure.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi-hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust silencers O/S/R and N/S/R clamps broken but exhaust not leaking at joints and still secure.
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear boot struts not holiding boot lid upright
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Ball joint (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blades (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blades (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear boot struts not holiding boot lid upright
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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M500 GRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 GRV, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M500 GRV registered?
M500 GRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 October 2002.
Is M500 GRV safe to buy?
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