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A3 ROH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,158 mi
Last recorded73,158 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 ROH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 73,158 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 68,258 miles

ALL tyres showing cracking to the edges of tyres

Pass 30 Dec 2024 67,323 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 67,139 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 65,473 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 64,313 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 64,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,938 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 61,020 miles

Both rear tyres tread close to limit

N/S/F tyre tread on limit

O/S/F tyre tread getting low

Pass 29 May 2014 58,959 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 58,959 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 56,077 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/r tyre cut in tread area

Pass 24 May 2012 54,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 May 2012 54,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2011 51,490 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,962 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 48,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres getting low, offside rear tyre getting low, service brake light on, nearside front outer tyre wall cut

Pass 19 May 2009 44,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,858 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,757 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,083 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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A3 ROH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 ROH, 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 A3 ROH registered?

A3 ROH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is A3 ROH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 ROH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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