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MERCEDES-BENZ
SL 500 CONVERTIBLE (2003)
critical checks
MOT not found
road tax not found
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,800 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,500 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,500 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 9,500 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
27th Feb 2023
97,407 miles (MOT)
4th Nov 2022
97,341 miles (MOT)
29th Oct 2021
91,747 miles (MOT)
25th Aug 2021
91,747 miles (MOT)
21st Nov 2019
90,585 miles (MOT)
20th Dec 2018
84,626 miles (MOT)
11th Dec 2018
84,533 miles (MOT)
6th Dec 2017
79,455 miles (MOT)
1st Sep 2017
78,000 miles (DVLA)
17th Nov 2016
75,735 miles (MOT)
4th Nov 2015
73,995 miles (MOT)
14th Nov 2014
72,250 miles (MOT)
15th Aug 2014
72,000 miles (DVLA)
25th Nov 2013
71,384 miles (MOT)
13th Nov 2013
71,366 miles (MOT)
14th Feb 2013
68,000 miles (DVLA)
7th Nov 2012
67,819 miles (MOT)
4th Nov 2011
65,397 miles (MOT)
25th Nov 2009
60,324 miles (MOT)
16th Oct 2008
57,165 miles (MOT)
1st Sep 2007
52,436 miles (MOT)
14th Aug 2006
46,912 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
97,407 miles
Estimated current mileage
98,181 miles
Estimated annual mileage
209 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Not Valid
Date
27th Feb 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
97407 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Major
Nearside Front Lower Bumper Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury When Grazed Or Contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
Major
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Rear Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Outer Bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Outer Bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
4th Nov 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
97341 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Date
29th Oct 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
91747 miles
Expiry
28th Oct 2022
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Nearside Front Slight Front Bumper Damage
Date
25th Aug 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
91747 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Major
Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Slight Front Bumper Damage
Advisory Notice
Battery Warning Light On
Date
21st Nov 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
90585 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Rear Arm (ball Joint In Hub ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rose Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rose Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Major
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Offside Headlight Bulb Discoloured
Date
20th Dec 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
84626 miles
Expiry
19th Dec 2019
Minor
Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Both Rear Brake Hoses Starting To Deteriorate
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Forward Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Slightly Deteriorated
Date
11th Dec 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
84533 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
Minor
Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Both Rear Brake Hoses Starting To Deteriorate
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Forward Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Slightly Deteriorated
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre 3-4mm
Date
6th Dec 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
79455 miles
Expiry
5th Dec 2018
Advisory Notice
Both Front Lower Rear Arm Inner Bushes Slightly Deteriorated
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Discs Have 5mm Wide Corroded Lip - Pads Good, 6mm Approx.
Date
17th Nov 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
75735 miles
Expiry
24th Nov 2017
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Discs Have 7mm Wide Corroded Lip - Pads 7mm Approx.
Date
17th Nov 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
75735 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Discs Have 7mm Wide Corroded Lip - Pads 7mm Approx.
Date
4th Nov 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
73995 miles
Expiry
24th Nov 2016
Advisory Notice
Offside Door Mirror Glass Partially Dis-coloured - View To Rear Good
Advisory Notice
Internals Of High Level Brakelight Insecure
Advisory Notice
Both Rear Tyres 3-4mm
Date
14th Nov 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
72250 miles
Expiry
24th Nov 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
25th Nov 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
71384 miles
Expiry
24th Nov 2014
Date
13th Nov 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
71366 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative (1.7.2)
Fail
Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative (1.7.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
User Entered
Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
Date
7th Nov 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
67819 miles
Expiry
6th Nov 2013
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
Date
4th Nov 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
65397 miles
Expiry
3rd Nov 2012
User Entered
Nearside And Offside Front Brake Discs Scored And Corroded
Date
25th Nov 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
60324 miles
Expiry
24th Nov 2010
Date
16th Oct 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
57165 miles
Expiry
15th Oct 2009
Date
1st Sep 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
52436 miles
Expiry
31st Aug 2008
Date
14th Aug 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
46912 miles
Expiry
13th Aug 2007
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 8606 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
road tax
Tax Status
SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)
Tax Band
K
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£245
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£445
6 months (Direct Debit)
£234
12 months (Direct Debit)
£467
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
15th Apr 2003
Registration
15th Apr 2003
Current Colour
Black
Original Colour
Black
vehicle body
Body Type
Convertible
performance & engine
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Size
4966 cc
CO2 Emissions
304 g/km
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
MERCEDES-BENZ SL 500 CONVERTIBLE
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Silver.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Orange, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 5L more than any other.
Silver
39.42%
Black
31.73%
Blue
16.35%
Grey
3.85%
White
2.88%
Red
1.92%
Gold
0.96%
Green
0.96%
Not Stated
0.96%
Orange
0.96%
2019
1.92%
2016
0.96%
2014
1.92%
2006
0.96%
2005
2.88%
2004
12.50%
2003
52.88%
2002
25.96%
4966cc
92.31%
4996cc
4.81%
4967cc
0.96%
4973cc
0.96%
5000cc
0.96%
Petrol
100.00%
0
3.85%
1
10.58%
2
15.38%
3
9.62%
4
18.27%
5
9.62%
6
9.62%
7
9.62%
8
6.73%
9
2.88%
10
0.96%
11
2.88%
10k … 20k
0.99%
20k … 30k
2.97%
30k … 40k
3.96%
40k … 50k
4.95%
50k … 60k
10.89%
60k … 70k
8.91%
70k … 80k
12.87%
80k … 90k
10.89%
90k … 100k
19.80%
100k … 110k
7.92%
110k … 120k
4.95%
120k … 130k
2.97%
130k … 140k
2.97%
140k … 150k
1.98%
150k … 160k
0.99%
160k … 170k
1.98%
