MOT Status
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
TPMS message on dash
both front tyres slightly cracking/perished edges of tread
inner faces of front brake discs slightly corroded/worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
inner faces of front brake discs slightly corroded/worn
Factory fitted covers
Front brake discs worn / lip of corrosion inner face
Factory fitted covers
Front brake discs worn / lip of corrosion inner face
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
TPS warning on
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all pipework.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to limit and dust cover around spring split (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
engine bay covers and under trays fitted
headlamp washers not working?
rear number plate a bit faded
engine bay and under covers fitted
front brake pipes slightly corroded at ends to flexi's, more o/s, been greased
inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
"reduced brake effort, start engine" message on dash
TPMS light on
engine bay and under covers fitted
front brake pipes slightly corroded at ends to flexi's, more o/s, been greased
inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded
engine bay and under covers fitted
few small chips in front screen
front brake pipes (to flexis) slightly corroded, more o/s/f, been greased
inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
both rear tyres outer walls cracking badly not yet to cords and tread low
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres rubber cracking badly and very deep
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres rubber cracking badly and very deep
offside rear lamp len cracked
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ESP on dash but cleared and switch started working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres outer walls rubber cracking badly
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ESP on dash but cleared and switch started working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
battery warning light on ?
both rear tyres outer walls rubber cracking badly
tyre warning light on dash?
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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M500 PNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 PNC, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M500 PNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2003.
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