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FA57 DMJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,209 mi
Last recorded55,209 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 DMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 55,209 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 52,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 47,165 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear removed item prior to test uk sticker covering letters on number plate

Pass 5 Apr 2023 42,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 41,737 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 40,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 39,894 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,740 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 37,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2018 31,789 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,757 miles

EML light on

Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,486 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 16,485 miles

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

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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FA57 DMJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FA57 DMJ, 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 FA57 DMJ registered?

FA57 DMJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is FA57 DMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 DMJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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