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P12 DME

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,581 mi
Last recorded76,581 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 76,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 73,138 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,258 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 62,146 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 55,733 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 55,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 46,417 miles

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER SURFACE

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 1 Jun 2021 46,417 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER SURFACE

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,225 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 27,385 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 21,154 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 15,688 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 10,660 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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P12 DME is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in White 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 P12 DME, 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 P12 DME registered?

P12 DME is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is P12 DME safe to buy?

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