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R400 ABL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,798 mi
Last recorded104,798 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 ABL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 104,798 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 102,813 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 102,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 100,459 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 94,528 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 94,523 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 89,688 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,129 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,326 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,682 miles

throttle pedal modified but not impaired or weakened

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,405 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear left/right tyres wearing thin keep an eye

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,648 miles

uneven wear front tyres

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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R400 ABL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R400 ABL, 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 R400 ABL registered?

R400 ABL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 2013.

Is R400 ABL safe to buy?

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