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JOW 3N

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests35 (31 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.6%

Mileage

48,301 mi
Last recorded48,301 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOW 3N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

31 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 48,301 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 48,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2026 55,632 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 41,034 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 55,406 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 33,651 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 33,422 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 32,282 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 55,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 31,371 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 54,774 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 29,226 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 29,226 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated TPM warning message displayed (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 54,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 27,934 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 25,915 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,807 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 23,831 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,557 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 17,793 miles

front pads low

Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,400 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 9,214 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,049 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 51,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,476 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 48,518 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 44,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,158 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,648 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 14,530 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 9,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 7,073 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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JOW 3N is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.6%.

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 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 JOW 3N, 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 JOW 3N registered?

JOW 3N is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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