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P12 XES

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,633 mi
Last recorded101,633 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 XES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 101,633 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2025 97,040 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 90,746 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 90,699 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 86,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 86,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30y20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35y19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30y20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,245 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,138 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,897 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 63,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 leds not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 63,028 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction crack in windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 leds not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 56,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver door catching/sticking on operation

Fail 24 Jul 2018 56,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver door catching/sticking on operation

Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,689 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 24,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre several cuts in kurbing rib of tyre but no cords showing

Nearside Rear Cut in kurbing rib of tyre

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 XES is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XES, 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 XES registered?

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

Is P12 XES safe to buy?

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