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850 EPL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,592 mi
Last recorded71,592 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 EPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 71,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 68,382 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 64,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,747 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 63,389 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,080 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 62,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,398 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel, may require adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

Both front tyres worn off smooth on inside edges close too cords

Fail 23 Aug 2019 61,366 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,954 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 58,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,198 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,366 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,240 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,975 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,147 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,582 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 27,572 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 24,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 22,379 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,344 miles

rear suspension soft (poss due to settings)

very slight lift in off side lower ball

Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,442 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 15,902 miles

rear tyres on limit

Fail 3 Mar 2006 15,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres on 1.6 lmt

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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850 EPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 850 EPL, 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 850 EPL registered?

850 EPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is 850 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 850 EPL shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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