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A3 WTS

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,983 mi
Last recorded77,983 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 WTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 77,983 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 77,377 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 77,081 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 76,599 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,715 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,334 miles

Slight misting on steering damper

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,536 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance stone chip (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2017 74,513 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance stone chip (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,689 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 73,282 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front prop flexi coupling split

Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,960 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,618 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 72,600 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,308 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 71,908 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 71,445 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 71,197 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 71,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2006 71,039 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 WTS is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 WTS, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 WTS registered?

A3 WTS is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A3 WTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 WTS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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