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HV63 XHE

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,303 mi
Last recorded57,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV63 XHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 57,303 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 57,246 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 54,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 52,161 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative/ light on dash

Fail 3 Jun 2024 52,161 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative/ light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 49,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 46,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 46,658 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 40,253 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 30,939 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 23,405 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 23,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 15,329 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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HV63 XHE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HV63 XHE, 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 HV63 XHE registered?

HV63 XHE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is HV63 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV63 XHE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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