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M500 ODF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,858 mi
Last recorded72,858 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 72,858 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 72,266 miles

Central exhaust catalytic converter rattling

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 72,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust catalytic converter rattling

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,795 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 71,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on inner and outer edge (255/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 70,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 66,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 66,077 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 64,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 63,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,525 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 61,462 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,550 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering rack inner tie ball joint play Nearside and Offside

Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 55,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 53,375 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 53,361 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 50,660 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,995 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,519 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 2 Oct 2006 24,036 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,384 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 ODF 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 79.2%.

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 ODF, 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 ODF registered?

M500 ODF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is M500 ODF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 ODF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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