MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Message on dash for ESP unavailable. (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged slightly. (0.1 (b))
Message on dash for light sensor, drive to workshop.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush parting from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Beginning to crack/perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush parting from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Beginning to crack/perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Warning on dash for ESP unavailable. (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged slightly. (0.1 (b))
Light sensor drive to workshop message on dash.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush parting from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush parting from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil dripping onto exhaust manifold of right bank of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively when engine running driping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting play when barred (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Central exhaust rubber broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
battery warning light on dash
boot not opening at test unable to check for corrosion
petrol flap not opening time of test unable to check fuel cap
warring on dash for rear lights all lights working at time of test
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
front tyres wearing inner and outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M500 TBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 52,791 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 TBP, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was M500 TBP registered?
M500 TBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2005.
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