MOT Status
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79,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive ON TO EXHAUST BURNING SMELL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear both brake hoses slightly perished
both rocker seals leaking
Oil leak from left and right cam cover
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F SUSPENSION AIR BAG SLIGHT LEAK
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R500 SLG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,657 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 R500 SLG, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was R500 SLG registered?
R500 SLG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2006.
Is R500 SLG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R500 SLG shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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