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M555 PSY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

65,157 mi
Last recorded65,157 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 PSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 65,157 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 63,130 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 60,508 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 56,782 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 56,036 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 55,032 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 54,465 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 53,814 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 52,053 miles

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,693 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 45,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,270 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 40,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2012 37,075 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 33,481 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,454 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,409 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,274 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,140 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 26,119 miles

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

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

near- side tyre has too many cuts on side wall

Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,008 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,038 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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M555 PSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 M555 PSY, 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 M555 PSY registered?

M555 PSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is M555 PSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 PSY shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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