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CPS 13

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Diesel
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,034 mi
Last recorded72,034 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPS 13
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 72,034 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 69,320 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 66,186 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 66,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,760 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brakes hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 62,760 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brakes hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 59,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 59,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 59,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 57,854 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,931 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 55,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 51,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cuts to inside wall

Fail 11 Jan 2018 51,951 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cuts to inside wall

Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,631 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 47,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in n/s/f shock absorber bottom ball joint.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 41,276 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/f shock absorber bottom ball joint.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,942 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,518 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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CPS 13 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in White. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CPS 13, 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 CPS 13 registered?

CPS 13 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2013.

Is CPS 13 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPS 13 shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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