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S500 DDL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,453 mi
Last recorded48,453 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 DDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 48,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear ward joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 48,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 47,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 46,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 46,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 44,944 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,574 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,201 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 39,254 miles

Nearside registration lamp lens cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,462 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,640 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,010 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 28,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,738 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,477 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,410 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 24,407 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,362 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 17,303 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside lower ball joint cover split.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,987 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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S500 DDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DDL, 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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S500 DDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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