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B5 FFR

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,949 mi
Last recorded51,949 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 FFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 51,949 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 51,947 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 50,275 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 50,274 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 50,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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 26 May 2024 47,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 44,238 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 40,912 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 33,741 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inside edge are very low. Both Rear low across whole tred (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 28,316 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 28,152 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 27,028 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 24,649 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 21,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,742 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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B5 FFR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B5 FFR, 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 B5 FFR registered?

B5 FFR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is B5 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 FFR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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