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RO13 FNV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO13 FNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 94,178 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 92,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 79,581 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 75,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,042 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 57,464 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 53,173 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 53,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,662 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 45,775 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 45,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off one screw missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,602 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,529 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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RO13 FNV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 RO13 FNV, 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 RO13 FNV registered?

RO13 FNV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is RO13 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO13 FNV 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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