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R500 MLP

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,970 mi
Last recorded38,970 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 MLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 38,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 29,595 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 29,077 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 21,241 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 21,239 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 21,159 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 20,453 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 19,647 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 19,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 19,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 18,721 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 18,199 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 17,515 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 14,281 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 10,971 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 20 Jul 2016 10,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread, cords visible (4.1.D.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some items

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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R500 MLP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R500 MLP, 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 R500 MLP registered?

R500 MLP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 July 2013.

Is R500 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 MLP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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