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T500 DMT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,650 mi
Last recorded22,650 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 DMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 22,650 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 22,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 22,278 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 22,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 21,876 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired bleed nipple snapped (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 21,533 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 21,195 miles

both exhaust cats rattle

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 20,926 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 20,378 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Aug 2017 19,723 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 19,157 miles

covers trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 18,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 17,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,972 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,223 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,398 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,401 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,252 miles

Rear number plate discoloured

Pass 20 Aug 2008 11,253 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,655 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 7,727 miles

rear no plate begining to mark

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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T500 DMT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T500 DMT, 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 T500 DMT registered?

T500 DMT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is T500 DMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 DMT shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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