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BD63 TVU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,978 mi
Last recorded55,978 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 TVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 55,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 53,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 52,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 50,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 45,392 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 44,479 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Fail 8 Feb 2022 44,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Suspension balljoint has excessive lift play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 41,795 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 38,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 30,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 25,069 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 19,901 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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BD63 TVU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD63 TVU, 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 BD63 TVU registered?

BD63 TVU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 December 2013.

Is BD63 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 TVU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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