2003 Mercedes SL 500 SL500 Auto 5.0L Petrol · V1 MBC
2003 Mercedes SL 500 SL500 Auto (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 25,993 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL 500 SL500 AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/01/1900
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 4966cc
V1 MBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/12/2024
- 25,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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V1 MBC Mileage History
- 17/01/202222,744 mi
- 10/03/202222,766 mi+22 mi
- 20/12/202324,338 mi+1,572 mi
- 21/12/202324,341 mi+3 mi
- 16/12/202425,993 mi+1,652 mi
Average of roughly 1,115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V1 MBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Sl 500 Sl500 Auto (V1 MBC) between January 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))”.
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