MOT Status
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50,115 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Suspension pipe leaking pipes around nsf accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking slighly (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
floor covers fitted obscuring some testable items
nsr and osr dust covers on suspension units deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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S500 GKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 GKS, 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 23 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 S500 GKS?
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What year was S500 GKS registered?
S500 GKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 2003.
Is S500 GKS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S500 GKS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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