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RIB 813

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,033 mi
Last recorded67,033 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 813
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 67,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 61,891 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 56,846 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 56,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 51,884 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,981 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 33,562 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded one fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,265 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 22,425 miles

front tyres cracking on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,221 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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RIB 813 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RIB 813, 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 RIB 813 registered?

RIB 813 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is RIB 813 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 813 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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