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R7 RTR

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,301 mi
Last recorded43,301 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 RTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 43,301 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 40,159 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 37,736 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 35,177 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 32,860 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 31,329 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 31,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 27,097 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 27,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,953 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 18,348 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 15,808 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 11,396 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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R7 RTR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 R7 RTR, 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 R7 RTR registered?

R7 RTR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is R7 RTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 RTR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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