MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear towing point area is badly corroded
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear towing point area is badly corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / in wheel arch / by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides // front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
F/O/S fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
f/o/s FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
f/o/s FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING
F/O/S fog light U/S
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
F/O/S fog light U/S
fuel cap rubber deteriorating
all coil springs corroding
centre exhaust has slight leak of gases
dampness around steering box
front indicators showing white light
front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating
front suspension top strut mounts splitting
high level brake light not working
Nail in nearside rear tyre
dampness around steering box
front suspension strut top mounts splitting
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage
nearside rear tyre getting low
offside front indicator showing white light
rear coil springs corroding
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
dampness around steering box
front suspension strut top mounts splitting
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage
nearside rear tyre getting low
offside front indicator showing white light
rear coil springs corroding
front tyres tread getting low.
nearside steering arm gaitor split.
nearside track rod end gaitor perished.
off side front tyre valve deteriating
rear tyres tread getting low.
steering box damp.
wear in front wheel bearings.
centre exhaust mounts deteriorating
front suspension strut top rubber mounts deteriorating
fuel cap rubber splitting
slight dampness around steering box
slight play in front hub bearings
slight play in steering arms and idliers
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise both rear brake hoses perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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S500 NEL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 NEL, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S500 NEL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 1998.
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