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R1 POS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,614 mi
Last recorded57,614 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 57,614 miles

Front To Rear Fuel Pipe Corroded (Tank End)

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2026 57,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front To Rear Fuel Pipe Corroded (Tank End)

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 50,853 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 50,847 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 43,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 32,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 22,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 20,223 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 20,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 18,235 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 16,890 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 16,676 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 14,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,478 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 POS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R1 POS, 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

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What year was R1 POS registered?

R1 POS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is R1 POS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 POS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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