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M500 BRL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,910 mi
Last recorded56,910 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 56,910 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 55,163 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 53,545 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 49,906 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 48,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm boot has a small split in it (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm boot has a small split in it (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 41,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,305 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 38,359 miles

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner tread areas.

Fail 8 Apr 2019 38,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inboard side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inboard side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner tread areas.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,438 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,476 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,793 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,023 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,645 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,909 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,494 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 24,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,201 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 22,198 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,665 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,109 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 15,109 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,739 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 BRL 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 BRL, 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 BRL registered?

M500 BRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is M500 BRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 BRL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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