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COO 500

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

38,992 mi
Last recorded38,992 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOO 500
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 38,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 37,714 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 36,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 35,221 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 34,090 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged O/S/F wing mirror glass tinted slightly - not restricting view (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sweat/mist of oil around transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 34,090 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged O/S/F wing mirror glass tinted slightly - not restricting view (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sweat/mist of oil around transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 33,145 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 31,995 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 30,630 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 29,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 28,422 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 27,365 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,060 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,554 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,363 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 20,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,631 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 24 Feb 2010 17,506 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,922 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,382 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 12,921 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 11,316 miles

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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COO 500 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 COO 500, 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 COO 500 registered?

COO 500 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is COO 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for COO 500 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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