MOT Status
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105,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified SECTION HAS OBVIOUSLY BEEN CUT OUT AND WELDED BACK UP (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified SECTION HAS OBVIOUSLY BEEN CUT OUT AND WELDED BACK UP (8.2.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre perished
o/s front tyre perished
o/s rear tyre perished
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust heat shield hanging down
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
pads are low
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S500 BHR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 S500 BHR, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S500 BHR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2002.
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