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FRC 1X

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,283 mi
Last recorded49,283 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRC 1X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 49,283 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 49,225 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 47,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 47,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 43,860 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,695 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 39,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 34,955 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 31,663 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 31,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 27,423 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 22,553 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 22,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FRC 1X is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,461cc 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 FRC 1X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRC 1X registered?

FRC 1X is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is FRC 1X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRC 1X 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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