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M500 TSM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

66,822 mi
Last recorded66,822 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 66,822 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 66,809 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 63,418 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 61,074 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 59,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 3 Mar 2022 58,160 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 55,488 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 54,554 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 54,346 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 52,745 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 52,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rumble from engine

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,542 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,404 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,781 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,176 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,670 miles

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,464 miles

rear tyres some sidewall cracks

Fail 31 Mar 2011 38,614 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking on tread casing

rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,614 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking on tread casing

rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,393 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,231 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,098 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 TSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 TSM, 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 TSM registered?

M500 TSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is M500 TSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 TSM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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