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AK53 SRS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,550 mi
Last recorded30,550 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 30,550 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 29,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 28,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 28,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 25,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 24,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 23,405 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 23,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged NS & OS Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 20,285 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 16,823 miles

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 28 Oct 2016 13,685 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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AK53 SRS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,663cc 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 AK53 SRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 SRS registered?

AK53 SRS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is AK53 SRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 SRS 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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