£6,216
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R230)
United Kingdom • 30 Mar 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R230) features a powerful 5.0 V8 engine and a desirable panoramic glass roof. While it has high mileage (101,000) and a service book with water damage, recent substantial investments in the ABS system, air suspension, and other components inspire confidence. The current MOT has advisories, and the condition is reflected in the price.
Condition
6
While the car boasts a recent expenditure on significant components like the ABS system, air suspension, and catalysts, the service book's water damage and the MOT advisories suggest potential underlying issues. The mileage is relatively high, but the car's good order and history of UK tours indicate it has been enjoyed and maintained to a reasonable standard.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB2304752F038654
Chassis No:
Odometer:
101,000 miles
WG52TVA
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
[Catalogue Description]
Points of note
£2,576
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,059
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,305
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 17 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
106,808 miles
Registration Date
2003-01-27
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 22 2025 with 106,808 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- under covers fitted
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Failed
On Apr 16 2025 with 106,803 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory:
- under covers fitted
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed
On May 18 2024 with 102,560 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On May 18 2024 with 102,560 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Mar 21 2023 with 101,985 miles
Passed
On Jun 17 2022 with 101,746 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On Jul 19 2021 with 101,074 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- shields fitted from new restricting access
Failed
On May 10 2021 with 101,074 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Shields fitted from new restricting access
Passed
On Jul 01 2020 with 98,919 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On May 18 2018 with 98,070 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Failed
On May 17 2018 with 98,069 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable both (2.2.C.1d)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Passed
On May 05 2017 with 96,937 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jun 09 2016 with 95,776 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner edges
(4.1.E.1)
- Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides lower (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Sep 07 2015 with 94,256 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Sep 15 2014 with 93,083 miles
Passed
On Sep 25 2013 with 92,140 miles
Failed
On Sep 16 2013 with 92,140 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Passed
On Sep 25 2012 with 90,838 miles
Failed
On Sep 24 2012 with 90,838 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Sep 26 2011 with 89,403 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed
On Sep 23 2010 with 87,035 miles
Passed
On Sep 30 2009 with 84,373 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight movement in steering
- ball joint rubbers split
- nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- movement in offside rear lower suspension arm inner bush
Passed
On Sep 17 2008 with 81,980 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
- n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge
Passed
On Sep 13 2007 with 80,701 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Sep 12 2006 with 72,242 miles
Passed
On Mar 04 2006 with 49,167 miles
Failed
On Feb 23 2006 with 48,546 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
User Entered:
- N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT IN CENTER
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