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AO13 FTJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,407 mi
Last recorded58,407 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 FTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 58,407 miles

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning partial LEDs not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 52,183 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 47,656 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 45,004 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 40,963 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 39,161 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 35,584 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 30,594 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,989 miles

Nearside Front cutting into tread on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2016 18,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front cutting into tread on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AO13 FTJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 AO13 FTJ, 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 AO13 FTJ registered?

AO13 FTJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AO13 FTJ safe to buy?

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