MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror defective (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working substitute stop lamps on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror defective (3.3 (b) (i))
TPMS light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play air shock bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play air shock bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
TPMS light on
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses have light perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
long handbrake travel
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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V500 SPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SPA, 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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How do I check the history of V500 SPA?
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What year was V500 SPA registered?
V500 SPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 July 2003.
Is V500 SPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for V500 SPA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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