MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint lower suspension strut ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre outer edge cracking
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre outer edge cracking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r brake pads contaminated fluid
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air bag light on
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
air bag light on
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres perished slightly
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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M500 SYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 SYX, 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 SYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 2003.
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