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N500 JBB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,469 mi
Last recorded44,469 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 JBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 44,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 39,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 38,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 36,424 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 33,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 32,891 miles

Sill covers fitted

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 32,696 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2019 32,696 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine covers & under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 32,265 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,080 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,910 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 31,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 30,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,719 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,873 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,623 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 18,285 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 18,285 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 18,285 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,010 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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N500 JBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JBB, 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 JBB registered?

N500 JBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is N500 JBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 JBB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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