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PLV 987

2013 Mercedes-benz Sls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,396 mi
Last recorded30,396 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sls12,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLV 987
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 30,396 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 28,163 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 23,841 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 23,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 22,353 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 21,181 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 19,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 19,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 18,121 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 15,221 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 13,649 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sls?

Based on 4,220 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 50
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 14
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 6
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PLV 987 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sls models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 12,906 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 Sls fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLV 987, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sls typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLV 987 registered?

PLV 987 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 23 March 2013.

Is PLV 987 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLV 987 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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