MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking shock (5.3.5 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
nearside rear wheel bearing not tested brakes binding
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached ball joint fixing has play to excess (air suspension unit) (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached ball joint play to excess (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front wipers have poor clearance
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
front & rear discs are corroded
parking brake poor both sides
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre has nail in shoulder
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre has nail in shoulder
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/s front wheel has a little damage (see inner side)
N/s rear brake-pad has worn extremely low & just within legal minimum i.e. 1.5mm.. .... @'... //.... .Thanx 4coming
O/s front air suspension dustguard has deteriorated & torn
O/s front disc scored & face uneven
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand brake performance slightly low nearside
sill covers fitted and covers fitted front to rear under vehicle
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 NJR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 NJR, 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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What year was S500 NJR registered?
S500 NJR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2003.
Is S500 NJR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S500 NJR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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