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MERCEDES-BENZ
SL500 AUTO (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
11th Jun 2020
70,483 miles (MOT)
10th Jun 2020
70,483 miles (MOT)
28th Nov 2017
69,895 miles (MOT)
8th Nov 2016
63,911 miles (MOT)
5th Nov 2015
63,496 miles (MOT)
4th Nov 2015
63,490 miles (MOT)
17th Oct 2015
63,472 miles (MOT)
25th Sep 2014
58,433 miles (MOT)
17th Sep 2014
58,305 miles (MOT)
1st Aug 2013
50,479 miles (MOT)
31st Jul 2013
50,456 miles (MOT)
30th Jul 2013
50,441 miles (MOT)
9th Jul 2012
42,876 miles (MOT)
7th Jul 2012
42,869 miles (MOT)
21st Jun 2011
34,250 miles (MOT)
5th May 2010
24,283 miles (MOT)
1st May 2010
24,192 miles (MOT)
6th Mar 2009
18,524 miles (MOT)
8th May 2008
10,000 miles (DVLA)
6th Mar 2008
2,424 miles (MOT)
8th Jun 2007
6,457 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
70,483 miles
Estimated current mileage
71,957 miles
Estimated annual mileage
231 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Not Valid
Date
11th Jun 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
70483 miles
Expiry
10th Jun 2021
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Inner Tie Rod
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Inner Tie Rod
Date
10th Jun 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
70483 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Inner Tie Rod
Major
Nearside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Inner Tie Rod
Major
Offside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Major
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
Date
28th Nov 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
69895 miles
Expiry
27th Nov 2018
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
8th Nov 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
63911 miles
Expiry
7th Nov 2017
Date
5th Nov 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
63496 miles
Expiry
4th Nov 2016
Advisory Notice
Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit All Tyres Low Tread (4.1.e.1)
Date
4th Nov 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
63490 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit All Tyres Low Tread (4.1.e.1)
Date
17th Oct 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
63472 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Registration Plate Insecure (6.3.1b)
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Fail
Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
Fail
Offside Rear Fluid Suspension Bellows Leaking (2.4.d.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
Date
25th Sep 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
58433 miles
Expiry
24th Sep 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Date
17th Sep 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
58305 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
Date
1st Aug 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
50479 miles
Expiry
31st Jul 2014
Date
31st Jul 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
50456 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
Fail
Driver's Airbag Obviously Defective (5.4.1)
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
User Entered
Brake Warning Signal Lit On Dashboard
Date
30th Jul 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
50441 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Registration Plate Insecure (6.3.1b)
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
Fail
Offside Rear Fluid Suspension Unit Leaking (2.4.d.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
Date
9th Jul 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
42876 miles
Expiry
8th Jul 2013
Date
7th Jul 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
42869 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Registration Plate Insecure (6.3.1b)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Date
21st Jun 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
34250 miles
Expiry
20th Jun 2012
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)
User Entered
Underbody Covers Fitted
Date
5th May 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
24283 miles
Expiry
4th May 2011
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
1st May 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
24192 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
Date
6th Mar 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
18524 miles
Expiry
5th Mar 2010
Date
6th Mar 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
2424 miles
Expiry
5th Mar 2009
Date
8th Jun 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
6457 miles
Expiry
7th Jun 2008
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valuation data
current values
Forecourt
£4,690
Private
£3,860
Trade-In
£3,430
Auction
£2,860
Price when new
£67,889
An estimated mileage of 80k 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
October 2026
£4,690
December 2020
£6,200
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
June 2024
£6,211
May 2024
£6,463
April 2024
£6,349
March 2024
£6,257
February 2024
£6,636
January 2024
£6,652
December 2023
£6,031
November 2023
£5,513
October 2023
£5,698
September 2023
£5,808
August 2023
£5,967
July 2023
£5,918
June 2023
£5,732
May 2023
£5,535
April 2023
£5,803
March 2023
£5,753
February 2023
£8,339
January 2023
£8,705
December 2022
£8,088
November 2022
£9,003
October 2022
£8,286
September 2022
£8,743
August 2022
£8,693
July 2022
£9,152
June 2022
£8,632
May 2022
£9,058
April 2022
£9,454
March 2022
£8,698
February 2022
£9,274
January 2022
£8,695
December 2021
£8,797
November 2021
£8,618
October 2021
£8,558
September 2021
£8,574
August 2021
£9,206
July 2021
£8,176
June 2021
£8,295
May 2021
£8,498
April 2021
£8,209
March 2021
£8,871
February 2021
£7,096
January 2021
£5,997
December 2020
£6,118
November 2020
£6,163
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Valuations are dependant upon
estimated mileage and vehicle data available at the time each check was performed.
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
Current forecourt value
£4,690
Price when new
£67,889
Change in value
-£63,199
Over period of
280 months
Average rate of change
-£225 per month
An estimated mileage of 80k miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of £67,889, current value of £4,690 and age of 8525 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
Combined
22.2 mpg
Extra Urban
30.7 mpg
Urban Cold
14.8 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Untaxed: Due 13th Jul 2018
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
18th Jun 2003
Registration
18th Jun 2003
Current Colour
Silver
Original Colour
Silver
Country of Origin
Germany
Model Variant
SL 500
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Feb 2002
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Feb 2002
Series
R230
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Convertible
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
Number of Seats
2
performance & engine
Make
Mercedes cars
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
5.0L
Size
4966 cc
Max Speed
155 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
6.3 seconds
Horse Power
306 bhp
CO2 Emissions
304 g/km
Peak Power
5600 rpm
Torque
339.5 lb-ft
Peak Torque
2700 rpm
Location
Front
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
97 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Vee
Number of Cylinders
8
Valve Gear
SOHC
Valves per Cylinder
3
Stroke Length
84
Delivery
Normal
Description
M113 E50
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 SL500 AUTO
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 Yellow, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 5L more than any other.
Silver
48.81%
Black
25.53%
Blue
15.00%
Red
3.12%
White
2.38%
Grey
1.97%
Green
1.90%
2014
0.68%
2013
4.34%
2012
3.05%
2008
0.75%
2007
4.21%
2006
5.16%
2005
7.26%
2004
12.83%
2003
25.05%
2002
21.45%
2001
1.70%
2000
0.81%
1999
1.90%
1998
1.15%
1996
1.63%
1995
4.41%
1994
2.10%
4966cc
68.43%
4973cc
11.27%
4663cc
7.74%
5462cc
4.41%
5461cc
3.46%
4999cc
2.72%
5000cc
0.54%
Petrol
99.86%
0
5.51%
1
10.55%
2
15.32%
3
13.82%
4
14.02%
5
12.39%
6
9.39%
7
7.83%
8
4.63%
9
3.20%
10
1.91%
11
0.61%
10k … 20k
1.66%
20k … 30k
3.52%
30k … 40k
5.31%
40k … 50k
8.14%
50k … 60k
8.97%
60k … 70k
10.70%
70k … 80k
9.94%
80k … 90k
13.46%
90k … 100k
11.11%
100k … 110k
7.94%
110k … 120k
5.59%
120k … 130k
4.83%
130k … 140k
3.11%
140k … 150k
1.86%
150k … 160k
1.52%
160k … 170k
0.90%
