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786 RJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,315 mi
Last recorded25,315 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration786 RJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 25,315 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 23,004 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 23,004 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 21,354 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 21,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 19,890 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 18,488 miles

All tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2021 16,897 miles

all tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn out of shape

Fail 8 Apr 2021 16,897 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 17 Apr 2019 13,302 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 10,268 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 7,606 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 6,143 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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786 RJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 786 RJ, 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 786 RJ registered?

786 RJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is 786 RJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 786 RJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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