MOT Status
ValidMileage
123,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/r brake pipe corroded in three different parts
slight corrosion to o/s/r body
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/r brake pipe corroded in three different parts
slight corrosion to o/s/r body
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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M500 SAT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 SAT, 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 30 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 SAT?
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What year was M500 SAT registered?
M500 SAT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1996.
Is M500 SAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for M500 SAT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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