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BU13 RMV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,849 mi
Last recorded138,849 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 RMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 138,849 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at fuel tank

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view From left to right lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake caliper bleed nipple snapped off

Pass 10 Jul 2025 119,920 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded On underside of fuel tank

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has been repaired multiple times and slightly distorted

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper damaged but still secure and no sharp or protruding edges

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 119,919 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded On underside of fuel tank

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has been repaired multiple times and slightly distorted

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper damaged but still secure and no sharp or protruding edges

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

Fail 7 May 2025 119,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked from left to right (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre going bald

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted due to multiple welding repairs (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to inspect certain items

oil level low

Pass 8 May 2024 105,501 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inpect certain items.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off plinth loose (0.1 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rusty over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at outlet of tank

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 95,828 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 27 Apr 2023 95,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 23 Mar 2022 83,049 miles

damage to windscreen

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,404 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,587 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s outer sill cover insecure at lower side

Pass 21 Mar 2017 9,954 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 9,202 miles

both front & nearside rear tyre cracking

engine management light on

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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BU13 RMV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU13 RMV, 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 BU13 RMV registered?

BU13 RMV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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