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MERCEDES-BENZ
SL500 AUTO (2002)
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 8,000 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 1,700 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,700 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 15,400 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 15,400 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 9,900 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
21st Jul 2025
101,152 miles (MOT)
18th Jul 2025
101,152 miles (MOT)
23rd Jun 2025
101,136 miles (MOT)
9th Apr 2024
99,547 miles (MOT)
22nd Mar 2023
98,808 miles (MOT)
29th Mar 2022
96,756 miles (MOT)
22nd Mar 2021
93,755 miles (MOT)
26th Feb 2020
92,375 miles (MOT)
26th Feb 2019
83,669 miles (MOT)
6th Mar 2018
76,243 miles (MOT)
23rd Feb 2017
67,657 miles (MOT)
21st Mar 2016
59,483 miles (MOT)
23rd Feb 2015
49,775 miles (MOT)
6th Mar 2014
41,799 miles (MOT)
5th Mar 2014
41,799 miles (MOT)
13th May 2013
35,980 miles (MOT)
13th May 2013
35,890 miles (MOT)
16th Apr 2012
28,332 miles (MOT)
20th Apr 2011
21,692 miles (MOT)
27th May 2010
16,749 miles (MOT)
22nd May 2009
12,805 miles (MOT)
17th Apr 2008
11,632 miles (MOT)
16th Apr 2007
9,195 miles (MOT)
27th Jun 2006
6,581 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
101,152 miles
Estimated current mileage
102,454 miles
Estimated annual mileage
1,251 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Not Valid
Date
21st Jul 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
101152 miles
Expiry
20th Jul 2026
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Date
18th Jul 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
101152 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Major
Nearside Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak Middle Section Of Exhaust Leaking On Weld (8.2.2.1 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Date
23rd Jun 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
101136 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Fronts Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Minor
Nearside Side Repeater Insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Major
Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Damage To O\s Rear Arch
Dangerous
Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Date
9th Apr 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
99547 miles
Expiry
8th Apr 2025
Date
22nd Mar 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
98808 miles
Expiry
28th Mar 2024
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Lower Noisy / Creak When Loaded
Date
29th Mar 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
96756 miles
Expiry
28th Mar 2023
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Minor
Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
22nd Mar 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
93755 miles
Expiry
21st Mar 2022
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Restricting View
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
26th Feb 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
92375 miles
Expiry
20th Mar 2021
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Leading To Flexible Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play Strut Joint Close To Limit Advise Replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play Strut Joint Close To Limit Advise Replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake Lever Nearing End Of Travel
Date
26th Feb 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
83669 miles
Expiry
20th Mar 2020
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play Strut Lower Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Obligatory Offside Mirror Slightly Deteriorated
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake Lever Nearing End F Travel
Date
6th Mar 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
76243 miles
Expiry
20th Mar 2019
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint Front (2.4.g.2)
Date
23rd Feb 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
67657 miles
Expiry
20th Mar 2018
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
21st Mar 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
59483 miles
Expiry
20th Mar 2017
Advisory Notice
Slight Play In Offside And Nearside Steering Rack Tie Rods
Advisory Notice
Under Trays And Covers Fitted Unable To Carry Out Full Inspection
Date
23rd Feb 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
49775 miles
Expiry
5th Mar 2016
User Entered
Rear Tyres Nearing Limit
Date
6th Mar 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
41799 miles
Expiry
5th Mar 2015
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Deteriorated (2.2.d.2d)
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
User Entered
All Coil Spring Covers Perished
Date
5th Mar 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
41799 miles
Expiry
Not Available
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
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)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Deteriorated (2.2.d.2d)
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
User Entered
All Coil Spring Covers Perished
Date
13th May 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
35980 miles
Expiry
12th May 2014
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Deteriorated (2.2.d.2d)
User Entered
Coil Spring Covers Perished
Date
13th May 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
35890 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Deteriorated (2.2.d.2d)
User Entered
Coil Spring Covers Perished
Date
16th Apr 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
28332 miles
Expiry
19th Apr 2013
Advisory Notice
Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Both Front Tyres Worn Badly On Inner Edges And In Poor Condition, Tread Not Cut As Deep (advise Replacement As Soon As Possible)
Date
20th Apr 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
21692 miles
Expiry
19th Apr 2012
Date
27th May 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
16749 miles
Expiry
26th May 2011
Date
22nd May 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
12805 miles
Expiry
21st May 2010
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
Advisory Notice
Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
All Four Suspension Protective Covers Split
Date
17th Apr 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
11632 miles
Expiry
16th Apr 2009
Date
16th Apr 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
9195 miles
Expiry
15th Apr 2008
Date
27th Jun 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
6581 miles
Expiry
26th Jun 2007
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valuation data
current values
Forecourt
£4,540
Private
£3,740
Trade-In
£3,330
Auction
£2,750
Price when new
£67,889
An estimated mileage of 102k 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
August 2026
£4,540
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
June 2024
£5,902
May 2024
£5,737
April 2024
£5,359
March 2024
£5,726
February 2024
£5,793
January 2024
£5,937
December 2023
£5,934
November 2023
£4,980
October 2023
£5,234
September 2023
£5,133
August 2023
£5,241
July 2023
£5,486
June 2023
£5,386
May 2023
£5,518
April 2023
£5,666
March 2023
£5,451
February 2023
£7,870
January 2023
£8,315
December 2022
£8,625
November 2022
£8,323
October 2022
£7,890
September 2022
£8,053
August 2022
£8,413
July 2022
£8,295
June 2022
£7,972
May 2022
£8,124
April 2022
£8,274
March 2022
£8,028
February 2022
£8,756
January 2022
£8,639
December 2021
£8,487
November 2021
£8,321
October 2021
£7,707
September 2021
£7,834
August 2021
£7,314
July 2021
£7,095
June 2021
£6,984
May 2021
£7,228
April 2021
£7,555
March 2021
£7,669
February 2021
£6,135
January 2021
£5,392
December 2020
£5,534
November 2020
£5,604
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Valuations are dependant upon
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
Current forecourt value
£4,540
Price when new
£67,889
Change in value
-£63,349
Over period of
284 months
Average rate of change
-£223 per month
An estimated mileage of 102k miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of £67,889, current value of £4,540 and age of 8667 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
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
11th Nov 2002
Registration
11th Nov 2002
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.
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- 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%
