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836 BJW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,531 mi
Last recorded34,531 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration836 BJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 34,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 30,924 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 28,917 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 28,132 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 26,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 26,079 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 26,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 25,691 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,658 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,581 miles

cut on nearside front tyre side wall

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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836 BJW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 836 BJW, 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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How do I check the history of 836 BJW?

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What year was 836 BJW registered?

836 BJW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2013.

Is 836 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 836 BJW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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