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BL13 HVU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,554 mi
Last recorded33,554 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 HVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 33,554 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 18,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 17,485 miles

Covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 17,451 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 15,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 14,382 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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BL13 HVU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BL13 HVU, 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 BL13 HVU registered?

BL13 HVU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is BL13 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 HVU shows 6 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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