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MA13 XFE

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,921 mi
Last recorded71,921 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 XFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 71,921 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2026 71,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 71,155 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 65,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 65,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 63,390 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 60,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 60,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 54,250 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 54,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 49,186 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 39,597 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 21,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,272 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 17,684 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 14,222 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 14,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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MA13 XFE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA13 XFE, 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 MA13 XFE registered?

MA13 XFE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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