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L500 APP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,772 mi
Last recorded96,772 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 APP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 96,772 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 96,537 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 96,441 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 95,929 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 95,840 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,682 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 94,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 93,422 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 93,000 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 92,620 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing thin on inner & outer edges.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,585 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 22 Aug 2011 56,044 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,750 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,836 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,027 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 156,844 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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L500 APP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L500 APP, 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 L500 APP registered?

L500 APP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is L500 APP safe to buy?

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