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A13 HTN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

71,013 mi
Last recorded71,013 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 HTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 71,013 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

cant see front pads

Fail 13 May 2026 71,013 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

cant see front pads

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,710 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 69,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,040 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 65,132 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 63,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,125 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 58,513 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,783 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,125 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,713 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,298 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,187 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 33,414 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,223 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,192 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 16,252 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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A13 HTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 HTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 HTN registered?

A13 HTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is A13 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 HTN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A13 HTN have outstanding finance?

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