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M500 RUP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

109,862 mi
Last recorded109,862 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 RUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 109,862 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 109,382 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 101,962 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 101,750 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,390 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

n/s & o/s brake backing plate surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,629 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 93,801 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 93,718 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 92,062 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 90,875 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,420 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,577 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,317 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,021 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres approaching legal tread depth

Pass 28 Nov 2006 24,853 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 RUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M500 RUP registered?

M500 RUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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