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M500 KPG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,512 mi
Last recorded132,512 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 KPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 132,512 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 132,190 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 131,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 130,903 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 123,566 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front,rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 118,409 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 118,404 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 115,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,296 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,612 miles

both wipers judder

Fail 28 Jun 2011 96,612 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both wipers judder

nearside mirror indicator broken

Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,291 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,669 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,789 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 39,789 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2007 20,220 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 KPG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 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 KPG, 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 22 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 KPG registered?

M500 KPG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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