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JLS 8

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,910 mi
Last recorded19,910 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLS 8
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 19,910 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 18,424 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2024 17,086 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 15,193 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 14,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 13,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 12,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 10,409 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 9,182 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 9,182 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2016 8,234 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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JLS 8 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 JLS 8, 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 JLS 8 registered?

JLS 8 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is JLS 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLS 8 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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