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HN13 AUU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,169 mi
Last recorded60,169 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN13 AUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 60,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 55,769 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 53,859 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))

Pass 16 May 2022 51,167 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 47,559 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre damaged. Cords not exposed

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2021 47,559 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower spring arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower spring arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre damaged. Cords not exposed

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 46,399 miles

Tyre slightly damaged nearside rear and offside rear tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear tyre worn on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 46,399 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside rear and offside rear tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear tyre worn on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 41,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 35,680 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 27,702 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 22,268 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage inner and outer

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer side damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm now (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre 0 mm inner edge

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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HN13 AUU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 HN13 AUU, 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 HN13 AUU registered?

HN13 AUU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2013.

Is HN13 AUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN13 AUU 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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