MOT Status
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115,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside...starting to split (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
offside front top strut mount is starting to split
slight play in steering idler
undertrays and side sill covers are fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
all four coil springs are corroded
offside front top strut mount is starting to split
rear subframe and floor section are starting to corrode
slight play in steering idler
undertrays and side sill covers are fitted
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
all four coil springs are corroded
offside front top strut mount is starting to split
rear subframe and floor section are starting to corrode
slight play in steering idler
undertrays and side sill covers are fitted
Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all four coil springs are corroded
rear subframe and floor section are starting to corrode
under tray fitted
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all four coil springs are corroded
rear subframe and floor section are starting to corrode
under tray fitted
Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mounting in poor condition (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mounting in poor condition (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
nsf tyre has slight damage to side wall
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P501 XGT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P501 XGT, 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 P501 XGT registered?
P501 XGT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 July 1997.
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