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N31 VED

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests37 (30 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.1%

Mileage

129,257 mi
Last recorded129,257 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 VED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

30 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 129,257 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 86,969 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 128,820 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 85,318 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 128,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,373 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 127,001 miles

covers are fitted below

general corrosion under car and on suspension parts

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,880 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 75,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 126,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 64,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 125,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

under cover fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 49,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 39,513 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 124,529 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 30,054 miles

all tyres perishing

both front and offside rear tyres low on tread

Fail 30 Apr 2018 30,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perishing

both front and offside rear tyres low on tread

Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,957 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 122,957 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,904 miles

trims and covers restricting view of components

Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2016 15,244 miles

engine covers fitted

nail in N/S/R tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,104 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 103,903 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 100,584 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre under-inflated

Fail 5 Apr 2012 92,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre under-inflated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 82,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 82,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,175 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 69,693 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 69,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 64,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 64,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 56,801 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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N31 VED is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.1%.

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 N31 VED, 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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N31 VED is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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