MOT Status
ValidMileage
91,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly, Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Perishing, Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly, Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Perishing, Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sidewall of nearside front tyre damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M500 LHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 LHW, 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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How do I check the history of M500 LHW?
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What year was M500 LHW registered?
M500 LHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2002.
Is M500 LHW safe to buy?
The MOT history for M500 LHW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M500 LHW have outstanding finance?
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