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S50 MSM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,356 mi
Last recorded69,356 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 MSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 69,356 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 67,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 66,913 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 62,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 62,011 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 58,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 56,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 56,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,421 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 53,382 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Hose to brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes not tested due to brake fluid leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,916 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are perished and getting low on edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp is on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,117 miles

Centre stop lamp is damaged.

Front tyres are getting low on their edges.

S.R.S. warning lamp is on.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,663 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 36,589 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,706 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,150 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 26,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leak from gearbox

srs(airbag) light staying on

tyre pressure monitor light staying on

Pass 2 Feb 2007 19,550 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

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 MSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MSM, 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 S50 MSM registered?

S50 MSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is S50 MSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 MSM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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