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T500 OSL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,869 mi
Last recorded82,869 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,869 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,661 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,454 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,820 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,843 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 78,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 78,564 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 73,636 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,636 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,678 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 65,678 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,957 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 54,419 miles

Baffles or similar sound to be loose inside exhaust system.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,670 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 45,656 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,817 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 33,560 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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T500 OSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T500 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

T500 OSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is T500 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 OSL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T500 OSL have outstanding finance?

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