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S500 SGR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,973 mi
Last recorded37,973 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 SGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 37,973 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 37,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 37,207 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 37,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 36,919 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 36,803 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,403 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,025 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 36,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,680 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,404 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 35,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,642 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,316 miles

rear tyres very low

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,783 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,349 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,614 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 SGR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SGR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S500 SGR?

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What year was S500 SGR registered?

S500 SGR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is S500 SGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 SGR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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