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RDV 163

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,516 mi
Last recorded53,516 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDV 163
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 53,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber Dust Cover Split

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2026 53,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber Dust Cover Split

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 49,522 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 49,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 44,773 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 44,723 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside and Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 41,205 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 37,425 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 33,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 29,586 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,077 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has been repaired on inner rim

Pass 2 Oct 2017 17,517 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 11,216 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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RDV 163 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,461cc 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 RDV 163, 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 RDV 163 registered?

RDV 163 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is RDV 163 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDV 163 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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