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MA52 GAR

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,919 mi
Last recorded45,919 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 GAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 45,919 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 44,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 43,444 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 40,106 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 39,953 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,117 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 35,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 5 Nov 2021 35,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 23 Oct 2020 31,669 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,212 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 30,068 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 14,414 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 11,718 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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MA52 GAR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MA52 GAR, 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

How do I check the history of MA52 GAR?

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What year was MA52 GAR registered?

MA52 GAR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is MA52 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 GAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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