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A2 CTA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,393 mi
Last recorded42,393 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 CTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 42,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 41,842 miles

All tyres 12 years old

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 41,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm.Also leaking oil from inner bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 41,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 41,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,258 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,164 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,055 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,697 miles

both rear brake flexis are pereshing

nearside front tyre pereshing and worn on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre pereshing and has puncher

offside front lower front ball joint dust cover split

offside front tyre pereshing

offside rear tyre pereshing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,654 miles

all tyres low on tread

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,137 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,775 miles

very slight lift in o/s & n/s/f bottom ball joints

Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,898 miles

slight lift in bottom ball joints

Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,523 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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A2 CTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A2 CTA, 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

How do I check the history of A2 CTA?

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What year was A2 CTA registered?

A2 CTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is A2 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 CTA shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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