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2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,180 mi
Last recorded46,180 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration253 PL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,180 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 46,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 44,298 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 41,514 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 41,507 miles

Rear Sub-frame fractured o/s/r lower arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,642 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 36,500 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre n/s and o/s ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 34,754 miles

Offside Nail in tyre front and rear ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,684 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,897 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 21,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge, 3.5mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge, 2.5mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge, 4mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)

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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253 PL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 253 PL, 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 253 PL registered?

253 PL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is 253 PL safe to buy?

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