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F3 RDM

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,120 mi
Last recorded36,120 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 RDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 36,120 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 33,545 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 33,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 32,087 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old permit/permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 29,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent,2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 27,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 27,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 25,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 22,358 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 18,712 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 16,723 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 31 May 2018 16,722 miles

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

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 15 Dec 2016 13,478 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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F3 RDM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 F3 RDM, 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 F3 RDM registered?

F3 RDM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 December 2013.

Is F3 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 RDM 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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