MOT Status
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101,140 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Differential leaking oil
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))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear EX. SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear EX. SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central mid exhaust box outer shell corroding apart
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Central mid exhaust box outer shell corroding apart
Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust back box outer shell corroding off
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer shell corroding off
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both between 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive D/shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
Oil leak engine ()
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
light cracks in n/s/r tyre valve and middle exhaust silencer weak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system corroded and deteriorated
front wiper starting to smear
o/s/r 275/35/18 tyre close to limit
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres outer edges wearing off
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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P500 SLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 SLM, 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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What year was P500 SLM registered?
P500 SLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P500 SLM safe to buy?
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