MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cuts in the side walls of both front & n/s/r tyres
Oil leak ()
top & under trays fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front bumper damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front bumper damaged
rear tyres worn nearside rear tyre nailed
both rear flexys perished
front discs corroded
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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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R500 CTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 R500 CTC, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of R500 CTC?
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What year was R500 CTC registered?
R500 CTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2004.
Is R500 CTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R500 CTC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R500 CTC have outstanding finance?
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