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K18 DJK

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

39,466 mi
Last recorded39,466 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 DJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 39,466 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 61,202 miles

rear upper brake light needs slight attention

Pass 20 Mar 2025 38,904 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 57,068 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 37,659 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 56,731 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 36,054 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 55,874 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 55,874 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 34,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 54,566 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 33,715 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 53,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall is slightly damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2019 53,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,753 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 50,345 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 26,442 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,913 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,163 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 36,910 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 21,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 28,325 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 28,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 16 Dec 2014 20,719 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 20,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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K18 DJK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 K18 DJK, 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 K18 DJK registered?

K18 DJK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is K18 DJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 DJK shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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