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R2 UMB

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,505 mi
Last recorded52,505 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 UMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,505 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 50,979 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 50,977 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 48,944 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 45,016 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 40,979 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 36,983 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 27,668 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 21,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 13,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 12,177 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 10,152 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 10,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R2 UMB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R2 UMB, 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 R2 UMB registered?

R2 UMB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is R2 UMB safe to buy?

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