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5000 RC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,604 mi
Last recorded48,604 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5000 RC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 48,604 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 48,604 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 47,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 45,400 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 40,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,222 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 34,027 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 28,413 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 24,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 19,562 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 11,993 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 11,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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5000 RC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 5000 RC, 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 5000 RC registered?

5000 RC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is 5000 RC safe to buy?

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