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A4 CPR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,288 mi
Last recorded80,288 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 CPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 80,288 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 76,676 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 74,207 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,910 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,873 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 73,601 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,909 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,771 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 72,759 miles

All position lamps not working switching off after a very period (1.1.A.3b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement Incorrect cap (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off All cutting out after less than one minute (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Possible ignition fault as power cuts outs out sporadically

dash board message reads - Electric consumers offline

under bonnet leisure/comfort battery appears to be faulty

Pass 30 May 2015 72,358 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,141 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 68,177 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 61,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 61,588 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,564 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,662 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 53,662 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2008 52,751 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 39,310 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 39,310 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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A4 CPR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc 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 A4 CPR, 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 A4 CPR registered?

A4 CPR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is A4 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 CPR 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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