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M5 AHN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,249 mi
Last recorded52,249 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 AHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 52,249 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 51,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 51,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 49,992 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,181 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,663 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,327 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,728 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,785 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,216 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,384 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,225 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 36,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,832 miles

o/s/front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 12 May 2008 29,787 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 29,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,271 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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M5 AHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M5 AHN, 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 M5 AHN registered?

M5 AHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is M5 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 AHN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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