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B3 VOF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,541 mi
Last recorded43,541 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 VOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 43,541 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 40,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 38,721 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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 17 Jul 2023 36,841 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 34,499 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 34,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 33,956 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 33,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 32,171 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 32,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 30,343 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 27,843 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,566 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 22,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner rim x3 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2017 17,615 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 14,995 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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B3 VOF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B3 VOF, 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 B3 VOF registered?

B3 VOF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is B3 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 VOF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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