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M500 BSK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,300 mi
Last recorded66,300 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 BSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 66,300 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 66,300 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 66,285 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 66,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be on or close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

park brake screeching when applied on brake rollers

Pass 11 Jul 2019 64,169 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,569 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 61,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,060 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,395 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,831 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 50,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,194 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 48,194 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,566 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 43,565 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,982 miles

o/s/f has side wall damage

Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,618 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,230 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,657 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,624 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 BSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BSK, 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 BSK registered?

M500 BSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is M500 BSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 BSK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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