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S50 AXF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,841 mi
Last recorded113,841 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 AXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 113,841 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 108,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 104,995 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 101,010 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 101,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,928 miles

Front shock absorbers slight leak

Fail 8 Aug 2022 94,911 miles

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

Front shock absorbers slight leak

Pass 13 Aug 2021 85,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 85,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track control arm cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 85,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

HEADLAMP WASHERS NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

heat shield loose nsr

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 78,124 miles

lift in bottom ball joints

rear tyres

Pass 22 May 2017 77,641 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 20 May 2017 77,639 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,546 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 77,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer boot split (2.4.G.2)

Front headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear outer has slight lift movement (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

slight travel on footbrake

Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 68,424 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 68,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,860 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 60,860 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 58,621 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 46,815 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 24,068 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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S50 AXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S50 AXF, 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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S50 AXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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