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R1 JLA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,566 mi
Last recorded58,566 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 JLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 58,566 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 57,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 55,352 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 52,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside headlight pattern flickering

Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,433 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,166 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 48,353 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 48,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,251 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 36,939 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 35,449 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 JLA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLA, 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 R1 JLA registered?

R1 JLA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2013.

Is R1 JLA safe to buy?

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