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M500 BRA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,719 mi
Last recorded106,719 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 BRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 106,719 miles

Front steering creak on lock to lock

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 104,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 104,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 104,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 103,222 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,115 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 99,838 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 99,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 98,245 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear sub frame front mounts split

Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,033 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s headlight aim poor, but pattern still visible

Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,428 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 92,428 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,277 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,563 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,152 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 65,240 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,079 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 55,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,639 miles

lift in offside front lower ball joint

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and damage to inner side wall

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,989 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,104 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 26,645 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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M500 BRA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M500 BRA, 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 M500 BRA registered?

M500 BRA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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