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MERCEDES-BENZ
SL500 AUTO (2004)
critical checks
valid MOT found
82 days remaining expires 8th Jan 2027
valid road tax found
44 days remaining due 1st Dec 2026
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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
9th Jan 2026
54,821 miles (MOT)
17th Dec 2024
52,709 miles (MOT)
20th Dec 2022
50,497 miles (MOT)
19th Oct 2021
48,710 miles (MOT)
8th Oct 2021
48,709 miles (MOT)
30th Sep 2020
47,759 miles (MOT)
16th Sep 2019
45,939 miles (MOT)
24th Aug 2018
43,110 miles (MOT)
15th Aug 2017
39,900 miles (MOT)
22nd Aug 2016
36,072 miles (MOT)
12th Aug 2015
32,717 miles (MOT)
10th Aug 2015
32,716 miles (MOT)
19th Aug 2014
28,761 miles (MOT)
25th May 2013
22,532 miles (MOT)
4th May 2012
15,723 miles (MOT)
3rd May 2012
15,723 miles (MOT)
12th May 2011
12,745 miles (MOT)
4th May 2010
9,664 miles (MOT)
5th May 2009
6,913 miles (MOT)
9th May 2008
5,230 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
54,821 miles
Estimated current mileage
56,361 miles
Estimated annual mileage
1,986 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 8th Jan 2027
Date
9th Jan 2026
Result
Passed
Odometer
54821 miles
Expiry
8th Jan 2027
Date
17th Dec 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
52709 miles
Expiry
16th Dec 2025
Date
20th Dec 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
50497 miles
Expiry
19th Dec 2023
Date
19th Oct 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
48710 miles
Expiry
18th Oct 2022
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Date
8th Oct 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
48709 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
Major
Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Major
Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
30th Sep 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
47759 miles
Expiry
29th Sep 2021
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Close To The Limit (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Chip In The Windscreen
Date
16th Sep 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
45939 miles
Expiry
15th Sep 2020
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Camber (spring Link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Camber (spring Link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Date
24th Aug 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
43110 miles
Expiry
23rd Aug 2019
Date
15th Aug 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
39900 miles
Expiry
21st Aug 2018
Date
15th Aug 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
39900 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Torque/reaction Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated 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)
Date
22nd Aug 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
36072 miles
Expiry
21st Aug 2017
Date
12th Aug 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
32717 miles
Expiry
18th Aug 2016
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
Date
10th Aug 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
32716 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Date
19th Aug 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
28761 miles
Expiry
18th Aug 2015
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
User Entered
Nearside Wiper Weak/smearing
Date
25th May 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
22532 miles
Expiry
24th May 2014
Date
4th May 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
15723 miles
Expiry
11th May 2013
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.a.1c)
User Entered
O/s/f Tyre Sidewalls Showing Signs Of Run Flat Wear(advise Replacement)
User Entered
O/s/f Wheel Has Been Repaired
Date
3rd May 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
15723 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Movement At A Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.a.1c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.a.1c)
User Entered
O/s/f Tyre Sidewalls Showing Signs Of Run Flat Wear(advise Replacement)
User Entered
O/s/f Wheel Has Been Repaired
Date
12th May 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
12745 miles
Expiry
11th May 2012
Date
4th May 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
9664 miles
Expiry
8th May 2011
Date
5th May 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
6913 miles
Expiry
8th May 2010
Date
9th May 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
5230 miles
Expiry
8th May 2009
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valuation data
current values
Forecourt
£5,430
Private
£4,460
Trade-In
£3,960
Auction
£3,330
Price when new
£72,284
An estimated mileage of 70k 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
£5,430
July 2026
£5,690
November 2023
£6,530
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
June 2024
£6,453
May 2024
£6,623
April 2024
£6,626
March 2024
£5,881
February 2024
£6,100
January 2024
£6,063
December 2023
£6,014
November 2023
£5,458
October 2023
£5,385
September 2023
£5,093
August 2023
£5,279
July 2023
£6,115
June 2023
£6,371
May 2023
£6,723
April 2023
£6,572
March 2023
£6,584
February 2023
£9,595
January 2023
£9,806
December 2022
£8,100
November 2022
£9,234
October 2022
£10,013
September 2022
£8,836
August 2022
£9,910
July 2022
£9,705
June 2022
£10,173
May 2022
£9,798
April 2022
£9,955
March 2022
£10,009
February 2022
£10,134
January 2022
£10,113
December 2021
£10,013
November 2021
£10,146
October 2021
£10,093
September 2021
£10,265
August 2021
£9,596
July 2021
£8,210
June 2021
£7,995
May 2021
£9,006
April 2021
£8,797
March 2021
£9,353
February 2021
£7,192
January 2021
£6,601
December 2020
£6,712
November 2020
£6,771
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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
£5,430
Price when new
£72,284
Change in value
-£66,854
Over period of
264 months
Average rate of change
-£253 per month
An estimated mileage of 70k miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of £72,284, current value of £5,430 and age of 8056 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
23.3 mpg
Extra Urban
32.8 mpg
Urban Cold
15.4 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Dec 2026
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
27th Sep 2004
Registration
27th Sep 2004
Current Colour
Blue
Original Colour
Blue
Country of Origin
Germany
Model Variant
SL 500
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Sep 2003
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Sep 2003
Series
R230
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Convertible
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
Length
4535 mm
Height
1317 mm
Width
2045 mm
Number of Seats
4
performance & engine
Make
Mercedes cars
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Number of Gears
7
Nominal Capacity
5.0L
Size
4966 cc
Max Speed
155 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
6.1 seconds
Horse Power
302 bhp
CO2 Emissions
292 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/E50/225KW
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%
