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N500 AKY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,339 mi
Last recorded73,339 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 AKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 73,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 72,258 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 70,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 69,420 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 69,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 67,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,261 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,424 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,226 miles

centre exhaust silencers corroded

nearside and offside front tyres sidewalls and treads cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2016 57,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust silencers corroded

nearside and offside front tyres sidewalls and treads cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,557 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,977 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,664 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 35,664 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,686 miles

rear no. plate discoloured

Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,039 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 25,039 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,960 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 27 Sep 2006 11,371 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside fronu tyre cut in outer wall

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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N500 AKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N500 AKY, 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 N500 AKY registered?

N500 AKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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