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1975 SW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,980 mi
Last recorded64,980 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1975 SW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 64,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 61,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 54,804 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 49,318 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 45,476 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 45,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,169 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 40,886 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,038 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 35,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 29,459 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2016 22,495 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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1975 SW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 33,398 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 1975 SW, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1975 SW registered?

1975 SW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is 1975 SW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1975 SW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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