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LF13 DOA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,967 mi
Last recorded46,967 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 DOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 46,967 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 45,825 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 45,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 44,959 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 43,055 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 41,362 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 39,804 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,802 miles

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

Under trays fitted restricting full inspection.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 34,006 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,461 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cut

engine covers and under guards fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,832 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,550 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LF13 DOA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LF13 DOA, 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 LF13 DOA registered?

LF13 DOA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is LF13 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 DOA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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