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LMC 17

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,274 mi
Last recorded53,274 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMC 17
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 53,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 49,648 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 49,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2023 42,109 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge 4mm

Offside Rear tyre waering inner edge 4 mm

Pass 15 Feb 2022 38,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 33,148 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 29,232 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 29,171 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 26,057 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 22,203 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 22,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/19 p zero (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low/ cuts in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 18,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 14,683 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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LMC 17 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LMC 17, 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 LMC 17 registered?

LMC 17 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 2013.

Is LMC 17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMC 17 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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