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HJ13 CFD

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,781 mi
Last recorded45,781 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 CFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 45,781 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 45,780 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 42,318 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 38,834 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 35,262 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 35,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 30,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished / damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished / damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 19,694 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 11,459 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 10,746 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 9,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 9,019 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 8,532 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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HJ13 CFD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige 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 HJ13 CFD, 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 HJ13 CFD registered?

HJ13 CFD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for HJ13 CFD 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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