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4 BCH

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,605 mi
Last recorded24,605 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 BCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 24,605 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 24,168 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 23,857 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 23,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 23,568 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 23,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 23,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 22,269 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS & NS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 21,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,229 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 17,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 14,679 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 11,088 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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4 BCH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 4 BCH, 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 4 BCH registered?

4 BCH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is 4 BCH safe to buy?

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