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M500 PML

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,637 mi
Last recorded16,637 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 PML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 16,637 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 16,060 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 15,648 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 14,775 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 13,797 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 13,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 9,850 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 9,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front parking light malfunction indicated on dash information

Pass 26 Apr 2018 7,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating on outer shoulder

Fail 25 Apr 2018 7,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating on outer shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2017 6,384 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 6,383 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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M500 PML is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M500 PML, 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 M500 PML registered?

M500 PML is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is M500 PML safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 PML shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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