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F20 VMS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,693 mi
Last recorded37,693 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 VMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 37,693 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 37,634 miles

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

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 29 Aug 2025 36,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 36,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested tyre has cord exposed (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 34,660 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 34,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 32,028 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 32,028 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 30,258 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 28,035 miles

All four tyres worn on the edges and rear tyre treads low.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 24,689 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 21,698 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 17,997 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 13,822 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 13,817 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has deep cuts in outer tyre wall

Pass 25 May 2016 11,440 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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F20 VMS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F20 VMS, 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 F20 VMS registered?

F20 VMS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is F20 VMS safe to buy?

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