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A3 WGN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,168 mi
Last recorded86,168 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 WGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 86,168 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,356 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 84,506 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 83,855 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 82,953 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 82,250 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 81,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,313 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 77,621 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,722 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,193 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,230 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,588 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,695 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,785 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,804 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 WGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A3 WGN, 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 WGN registered?

A3 WGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is A3 WGN safe to buy?

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