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88 BM

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,636 mi
Last recorded47,636 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 BM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 47,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 45,670 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 42,387 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2023 39,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 32,900 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 25,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,304 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 19,957 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 17,425 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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88 BM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 88 BM, 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 88 BM registered?

88 BM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is 88 BM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 BM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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