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M500 RDB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,545 mi
Last recorded59,545 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 59,545 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 58,855 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 58,663 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,004 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 57,982 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 57,584 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 57,583 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,473 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,585 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,094 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,542 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,107 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 42,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice both front tyres on tread with excess cracks

Fail 20 Aug 2013 35,928 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice both front tyres on tread with excess cracks

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,109 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,168 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,472 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,975 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,960 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 20,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,455 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 RDB 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 RDB, 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 RDB registered?

M500 RDB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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