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G2 AFU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,886 mi
Last recorded23,886 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 AFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 23,886 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 23,834 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 23,603 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 23,174 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 22,614 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 19,977 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 19,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 19,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 18,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 17,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 15,008 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 15,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 10,607 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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G2 AFU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G2 AFU, 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 G2 AFU registered?

G2 AFU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is G2 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 AFU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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