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A903 WFM

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,763 mi
Last recorded101,763 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA903 WFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 101,763 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 101,714 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 101,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 100,828 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,458 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Small cracks in both rear tyre treads.

Fail 8 Apr 2017 100,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Small cracks in both rear tyre treads.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,359 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,638 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 94,636 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2013 91,329 miles

1,Main beam tell-tale warning lamp not working.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 91,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1,Main beam tell-tale warning lamp not working.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 86,178 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 85,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 85,280 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 84,164 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 82,660 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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A903 WFM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 A903 WFM, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A903 WFM registered?

A903 WFM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A903 WFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A903 WFM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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