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MY51 VKY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,964 mi
Last recorded68,964 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 VKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 68,964 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 66,350 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 60,811 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 60,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 55,856 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 52,696 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 50,332 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 45,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre stepped on inner edge & wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre stepped on inner edge & wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2018 36,561 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,047 miles

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

offside front tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

short deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread.

under trays and engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,422 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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MY51 VKY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MY51 VKY, 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 MY51 VKY registered?

MY51 VKY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is MY51 VKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY51 VKY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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