MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust hanger corroded/cracking
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear general corrosion to all suspension components and subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear exhaust bracket breaking up,brake discs wearing,all tyres wearing on edges
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
rear exhaust bracket breaking up,brake discs wearing,all tyres wearing on edges
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front tyres perishing
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
corrosion on various brake pipe's
n/s door mirror missing
unbalance on rear brake's
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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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V480 DBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,144 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 V480 DBD, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V480 DBD registered?
V480 DBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 January 2000.
Is V480 DBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for V480 DBD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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