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M500 DSS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,798 mi
Last recorded123,798 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 DSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 123,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 123,717 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 122,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 121,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 120,601 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 118,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 115,007 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 112,769 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp/s (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,339 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 95,410 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 86,286 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 86,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,760 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 77,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,652 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 76,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,379 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,322 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,331 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,109 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,379 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 68,374 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,462 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 36,029 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,000 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 DSS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DSS, 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 DSS registered?

M500 DSS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is M500 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 DSS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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