MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-Trays fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine covers and under trays fitted
slight stone chips on front screen
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 285/35/18xl (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine covers and under trays fitted
slight stone chips on front screen
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine light on.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advise front service brakes running slightly out of balance
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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T500 SBC is a 2003 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 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 T500 SBC, 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 T500 SBC registered?
T500 SBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2003.
Is T500 SBC safe to buy?
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