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A45 PEN

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,393 mi
Last recorded87,393 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA45 PEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 87,393 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 73,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 60,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 60,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 50,471 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,699 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 44,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 37,632 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 26,759 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 26,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 17,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 8,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 3,742 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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A45 PEN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A45 PEN, 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 A45 PEN registered?

A45 PEN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 September 2013.

Is A45 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A45 PEN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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