MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,050 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking suspension strut (2.4.D.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in nsf/osf lower ball joints
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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V500 BOS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 V500 BOS, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V500 BOS registered?
V500 BOS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2002.
Is V500 BOS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V500 BOS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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