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M500 GSW

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,676 mi
Last recorded53,676 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 GSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,997 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 52,939 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,770 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,400 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 43,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,229 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 41,941 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,637 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 36,352 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 GSW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 GSW, 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 28 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 GSW registered?

M500 GSW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is M500 GSW safe to buy?

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