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T500 SBC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,651 mi
Last recorded114,651 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 SBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 114,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 111,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 104,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,416 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 100,416 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,778 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under-Trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 93,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight stone chips on front screen

Fail 15 Jan 2016 93,526 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 285/35/18xl (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight stone chips on front screen

Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,572 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 79,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,616 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 69,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,403 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,619 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,246 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,971 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,652 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,882 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 24,332 miles

Advise front service brakes running slightly out of balance

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

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 SBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SBC, 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 SBC registered?

T500 SBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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