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211 SL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,718 mi
Last recorded22,718 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration211 SL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 22,718 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 21,740 miles

N/S/F dip beam flickering not excessive

Fail 17 Jun 2025 21,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F dip beam flickering not excessive

Pass 2 Jul 2024 20,174 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 20,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 18,403 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 16,472 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 16,458 miles

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

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

Front tyres perished and cracking in tread

Pass 1 Jul 2021 14,868 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 11,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 11,022 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 9,886 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 8,974 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 8,727 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 6,485 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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211 SL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 211 SL, 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 211 SL registered?

211 SL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is 211 SL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 211 SL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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