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AR04 ONU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,270 mi
Last recorded23,270 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 ONU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 23,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 22,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 21,651 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 21,552 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 20,201 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 17,459 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 15,769 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 15,769 miles

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 12,414 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 9,748 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 4,362 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 3,345 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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AR04 ONU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AR04 ONU, 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 AR04 ONU registered?

AR04 ONU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is AR04 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 ONU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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