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OFH 1L

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,185 mi
Last recorded78,185 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFH 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 78,185 miles

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

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

Slight wear on inner edges of rear tyres

Pass 27 Jan 2025 72,379 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 72,370 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 72,308 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 67,443 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 62,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,966 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 55,743 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,651 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 45,727 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 42,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,909 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,122 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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OFH 1L is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc 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 OFH 1L, 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 OFH 1L registered?

OFH 1L is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 August 2013.

Is OFH 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFH 1L 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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