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AF13 NZK

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,279 mi
Last recorded68,279 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 NZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 68,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 68,236 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 64,006 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 57,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. 255/35/19. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 53,493 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. 255/35/19. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 48,940 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 48,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In a tread. 285/30r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges. 255/35r19

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 45,669 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges 285/30r19

Offside headlamp washer cap missing

Pass 8 Jun 2020 43,527 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 34,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 31,530 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,803 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,738 miles

Engine cover and under shields fitted.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 21,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under shields fitted.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AF13 NZK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF13 NZK, 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 AF13 NZK registered?

AF13 NZK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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