MOT Status
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54,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall and cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instruction
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [inner face's border line] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instruction
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [inner face's border line] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [border line] (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [border line] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [border line] (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [border line] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Both headlamps in poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Indicator works but warning light on
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner tyre worn low and showing signs of wearing out of its natural shape inner tread
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
plastic under-trays are fitted giving restricted view to some underside components
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
plastic undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside parts
Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s/f (4.2.A.1a)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)
plastic undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside parts
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear and lower on tread edges (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M500 RLC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 33,398 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 RLC, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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M500 RLC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 March 2013.
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