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S50 CCF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,295 mi
Last recorded77,295 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 CCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 77,295 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 77,250 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 77,189 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 77,065 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 76,130 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess nearside and offside mountings deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged hose (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,100 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,816 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,644 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,591 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,298 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,493 miles

Crack o/s/r light lens, no white light to rear.

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 71,493 miles

Crack o/s/r light lens, no white light to rear.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 69,566 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 62,379 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,379 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,378 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,860 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 48,457 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 43,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,220 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 CCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S50 CCF, 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 S50 CCF?

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What year was S50 CCF registered?

S50 CCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is S50 CCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 CCF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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