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J99 BBC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,862 mi
Last recorded56,862 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 BBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 56,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 53,839 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 53,067 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 48,723 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 42,558 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 38,868 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 38,025 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 29,168 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,138 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 26,108 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 20,398 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,021 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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J99 BBC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J99 BBC, 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 J99 BBC registered?

J99 BBC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is J99 BBC safe to buy?

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