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E5 LFF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,596 mi
Last recorded39,596 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 LFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 39,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2026 39,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 31,870 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 25,813 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 22,818 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 21,864 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 20,905 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 20,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,766 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 16,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 14,130 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,117 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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E5 LFF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E5 LFF, 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 E5 LFF registered?

E5 LFF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is E5 LFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 LFF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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