R30GLD
Year1997
0-60mph6.5 sec
FuelPetrol
Power320 BHP
R30GLDreport date: 2024-04-27      
UK

MERCEDES SL500

General information

Make MERCEDES
Model SL SL500
Colour Black
Year of manufacture 1997
Top speed 155 mph
0 - 60 mph 6.5 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 320 BHP
Max. torque 470 Nm at 2.700 rpm
Engine capacity 4.973 cc
Cylinders 8
Fuel type Petrol
R30GLDreport date: 2024-04-27      

Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-08-02
Pictures 7
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-04-11
MOT pass rate
75 %
MOT passed 18
Failed MOT tests 6
Total advice items 53
Total items failed 12
MOT #24 2024-04-12 14:54
MOT test number 520430335214
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-04-11
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MOT #23 2024-04-12 14:53
MOT test number 835778500900
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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MOT #22 2023-04-03 14:34
MOT test number 559326546245
Result Passed
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MOT #21 2021-04-10 09:35
MOT test number 422058501805
Result Passed
MOT #20 2020-03-30 09:49
MOT test number 887798930308
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to corrosion limit (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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MOT #19 2019-01-25 16:17
MOT test number 339749505977
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #18 2019-01-23 12:35
MOT test number 957150009084
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #17 2018-01-11 10:42
MOT test number 944517100241
Result Passed
Advice
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to braking faces of all brake disks. (3.5.1i)
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion to some steel brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #16 2016-12-22 12:10
MOT test number 455753810231
Result Passed
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MOT #15 2015-12-22 09:32
MOT test number 458559614870
Result Passed
Advice
Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes
MOT #14 2015-01-14 10:32
MOT test number 306824715026
Result Passed
MOT #13 2014-01-17 12:21
MOT test number 526117214021
Result Passed
MOT #12 2013-01-22 14:22
MOT test number 647682223031
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Something rattling inside of exhaust back box
Advice
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advice
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Notice
Lambda too high to test CO too high to test HC too high to test
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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MOT #11 2013-01-10 09:37
MOT test number 579200013089
Result Failed
Notice
Something rattling inside of exhaust back box
Fail
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advice
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Lambda too high to test CO too high to test HC too high to test
Advice
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advice
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #10 2011-12-29 09:43
MOT test number 319483561390
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Notice
Corrosion to brake pipes
Advice
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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MOT #9 2011-12-29 09:43
MOT test number 489313361406
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advice
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Notice
Corrosion to brake pipes
Advice
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
MOT #8 2011-01-10 09:48
MOT test number 445140111018
Result Passed
MOT #7 2010-01-20 08:17
MOT test number 143160420027
Result Passed
MOT #6 2010-01-19 15:50
MOT test number 424909010045
Result Failed
Fail
Centre Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #5 2009-03-20 17:38
MOT test number 112609779028
Result Passed
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MOT #4 2009-03-20 10:12
MOT test number 952239279080
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fail
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
MOT #3 2008-03-17 14:49
MOT test number 304147078039
Result Passed
MOT #2 2007-05-31 15:06
MOT test number 483041357153
Result Passed
Notice
RATTLE FROM CATALYTIC CONVERTERS.
MOT #1 2006-05-13 11:50
MOT test number 942173436108
Result Passed
R30GLDreport date: 2024-04-27      

Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 March 2025
MOT Expires: 11 April 2025
Tax status 1 March 2025
Days left 307
MOT expiry date 11 April 2025
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 25
First mileage registration 1997-10-31
Last registration 2024-04-12
Complete history See info
Registration #1 1997-10-31 20 mi
Registration #2 2006-05-13 75.609 mi
Registration #3 2007-05-31 81.647 mi
Registration #4 2008-03-17 85.963 mi
Registration #5 2009-03-20 86.445 mi
Registration #6 2009-03-20 86.445 mi
Registration #7 2010-01-19 86.789 mi
Registration #8 2010-01-20 86.789 mi
Registration #9 2011-01-10 88.733 mi
Registration #10 2011-12-29 90.159 mi
Registration #11 2013-01-10 91.123 mi
Registration #12 2013-01-22 91.256 mi
Registration #13 2014-01-17 92.603 mi
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Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 80 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of axles 2
Engine number 11998222015614

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