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5 APM

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,327 mi
Last recorded26,327 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 APM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 26,327 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 25,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 25,654 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 24,254 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 22,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 20,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 18,581 miles

Front left/right tyres wearing thin on edges keep an eye

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage keep an eye

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper damage

Rear left/right tyres wearing thin on edges keep an eye

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 17,067 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged keep an eye

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 13,201 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 11,450 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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5 APM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5 APM, 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 5 APM registered?

5 APM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 2013.

Is 5 APM safe to buy?

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