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MBZ 535

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,380 mi
Last recorded39,380 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 535
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 39,380 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 39,102 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 38,945 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 38,753 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 38,740 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,496 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,237 miles

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 1 Sep 2017 37,931 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,385 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,612 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,782 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,032 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 34,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,325 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,236 miles

o/s/f castor arm ball joint gaiter split

slight corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,719 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,482 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,620 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 26,614 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 20,473 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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MBZ 535 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MBZ 535, 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 MBZ 535 registered?

MBZ 535 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is MBZ 535 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 535 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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