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S500 LBM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,110 mi
Last recorded71,110 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 LBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 71,110 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 68,247 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 64,769 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 61,984 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 58,343 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 56,542 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 52,135 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,180 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 49,180 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SWITCHED SRS LIGHT OFF WITH DIAGNOSTICS SEAT RESTRAINT. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 48,687 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,029 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,078 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,938 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,412 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 40,165 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 36,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 36,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,553 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,866 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,829 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,784 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 LBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LBM, 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 LBM registered?

S500 LBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is S500 LBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 LBM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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