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S500 CDT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,892 mi
Last recorded69,892 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 CDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 69,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 67,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 65,909 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 64,517 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,909 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,415 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 58,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 51,973 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 50,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2016 45,922 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 42,623 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,542 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,809 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

n/s/r tyre outter side wall has acut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,177 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre slight damage on sidewall

Fail 9 Oct 2012 33,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre slight damage on sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,249 miles

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

nearside rear rtyre wearing low on inner edge, and has a deep cut between the tread

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,692 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall a cut in it

Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,020 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 19,175 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,487 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,617 miles

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

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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S500 CDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc 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 S500 CDT, 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 S500 CDT registered?

S500 CDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is S500 CDT safe to buy?

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