MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P500 JEG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 P500 JEG, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P500 JEG registered?
P500 JEG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 1997.
Is P500 JEG safe to buy?
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