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S500 WRM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,900 mi
Last recorded94,900 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 94,900 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 90,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Underbody Covers Fitted

Fail 2 May 2024 90,671 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Underbody Covers Fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 90,585 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 90,285 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 89,892 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 89,193 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 83,785 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chipped windscreen

Fail 15 Nov 2018 83,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chipped windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2017 75,234 miles

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

Front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 23 Nov 2016 65,748 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 62,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,187 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,187 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,011 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,115 miles

SRS light staying on

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,889 miles

SRS light staying on

Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 37,139 miles

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

SRS light staying on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut to the offside rear tyre wall

Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,505 miles

SRS light staying on

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

small cut to the offside rear tyre wall

Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,848 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 28,848 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 25,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 17,323 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 WRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WRM, 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 WRM registered?

S500 WRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is S500 WRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 WRM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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