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AX13 HBB

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,302 mi
Last recorded101,302 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX13 HBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 101,302 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 96,989 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 96,955 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Near side rear ( front arm area ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Offside rear ( front arm area ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 90,235 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 90,233 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 90,129 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 81,128 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 81,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 70,951 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 58,027 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,124 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 34,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,677 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,330 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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AX13 HBB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc 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 AX13 HBB, 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 AX13 HBB registered?

AX13 HBB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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