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M500 SLE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

82,230 mi
Last recorded82,230 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 SLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 82,230 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 80,025 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 77,340 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 75,204 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 75,203 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,009 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,641 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,275 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,185 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,180 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,492 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

re front pads , very difficult to see pads without removing wheels , i suspect they may be over 75% worn , perhaps enquire as to when last replaced .

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,111 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,342 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,840 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,868 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,772 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 SLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc 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 SLE, 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 SLE registered?

M500 SLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is M500 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 SLE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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