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S555 UES

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,632 mi
Last recorded53,632 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 UES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 53,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 52,879 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 52,679 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 51,326 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 51,320 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,929 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 50,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 49,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,935 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 48,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 48,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 45,392 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 41,804 miles

Nearside front shock absorber leaking but not considered serious at time of test.

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 37,798 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 33,773 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 29,264 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 26,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 5 Jan 2009 22,662 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,921 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 18,906 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 11,455 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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S555 UES is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S555 UES, 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 S555 UES registered?

S555 UES is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is S555 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 UES shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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