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C12 AYD

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,850 mi
Last recorded64,850 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 AYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 64,850 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 61,908 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 61,896 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 56,634 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 51,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 45,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 39,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,497 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 28,426 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 19,571 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 19,571 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,423 miles

Both front tyre treads low and worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has a cut to inner side wall almost through to cords

Offside rear tyre tread depth worn close to limit

Fail 23 Jun 2016 18,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyre treads low and worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has a cut to inner side wall almost through to cords

Offside rear tyre tread depth worn close to limit

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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C12 AYD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc 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 C12 AYD, 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 C12 AYD registered?

C12 AYD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is C12 AYD safe to buy?

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