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M500 SLX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,679 mi
Last recorded152,679 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 152,679 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 148,071 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 147,126 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 145,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 144,578 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 142,074 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 139,029 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 136,206 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp.fuel filter damp

Pass 27 Jun 2016 133,884 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 130,579 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 127,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 126,906 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2013 116,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 116,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 109,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 109,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

after catalysts broken internally, rattle

Pass 16 Mar 2011 101,062 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 87,815 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 87,815 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,954 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,234 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,631 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 SLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SLX, 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 SLX registered?

M500 SLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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