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M500 PNC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,342 mi
Last recorded44,342 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 44,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

TPMS message on dash

both front tyres slightly cracking/perished edges of tread

inner faces of front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

Pass 31 Jul 2025 43,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

inner faces of front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

Pass 31 Jul 2024 43,306 miles

Factory fitted covers

Front brake discs worn / lip of corrosion inner face

Fail 31 Jul 2024 43,306 miles

Factory fitted covers

Front brake discs worn / lip of corrosion inner face

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 42,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 42,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPS warning on

Pass 6 May 2022 42,554 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all pipework.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 41,958 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 40,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to limit and dust cover around spring split (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

headlamp washers not working?

rear number plate a bit faded

Pass 9 May 2018 39,153 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

front brake pipes slightly corroded at ends to flexi's, more o/s, been greased

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 39,153 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

"reduced brake effort, start engine" message on dash

TPMS light on

engine bay and under covers fitted

front brake pipes slightly corroded at ends to flexi's, more o/s, been greased

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 38,501 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

few small chips in front screen

front brake pipes (to flexis) slightly corroded, more o/s/f, been greased

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 37,973 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 36,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 36,604 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres outer walls cracking badly not yet to cords and tread low

Pass 9 May 2014 35,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres rubber cracking badly and very deep

Fail 2 May 2014 35,334 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres rubber cracking badly and very deep

offside rear lamp len cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,551 miles

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

ESP on dash but cleared and switch started working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres outer walls rubber cracking badly

Fail 30 Apr 2013 32,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

ESP on dash but cleared and switch started working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery warning light on ?

both rear tyres outer walls rubber cracking badly

tyre warning light on dash?

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,798 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,728 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,545 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,402 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,832 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,809 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 PNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PNC, 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 PNC registered?

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

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