MOT Status
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113,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake pedal has low reserve travel
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside rear handbrake slightly low effort
Slight play detected in front suspension
Wipers poor and smeary
Front brake discs corroded and worn
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Noise from handbrake shoes
Offside front fog lamp inop
Plastic under trays fitted
Rear handbrake fluctuation
Front fog lenses smashed
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front fog lenses smashed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285 35 zr18 (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285 35 zr18 (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS 75% worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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S500 CFT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 CFT, 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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What year was S500 CFT registered?
S500 CFT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 July 2004.
Is S500 CFT safe to buy?
The MOT history for S500 CFT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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