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M500 RSC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,873 mi
Last recorded68,873 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 RSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays prevent full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2022 67,609 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,674 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 63,866 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 63,865 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 61,418 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 59,335 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,749 miles

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,124 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,453 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,268 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,116 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 45,908 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,984 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,996 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 32,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,805 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 RSC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSC, 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 RSC registered?

M500 RSC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is M500 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 RSC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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