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R1 CYR

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,715 mi
Last recorded41,715 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 CYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 41,715 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 38,942 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 37,440 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 37,435 miles

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 34,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall 285/30x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished replacement advised! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 34,212 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall 285/30x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished replacement advised! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 32,026 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 32,026 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 29,544 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 27,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,987 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 20,313 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 16,701 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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R1 CYR 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 76.9%.

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 R1 CYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R1 CYR?

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What year was R1 CYR registered?

R1 CYR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is R1 CYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 CYR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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