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S13 GJN

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

51,603 mi
Last recorded51,603 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 GJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 51,603 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 49,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 42,049 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 37,167 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,774 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 33,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 31,105 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 28,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 20,704 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 25 Aug 2017 20,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing edges

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,728 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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S13 GJN 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 S13 GJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S13 GJN registered?

S13 GJN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is S13 GJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S13 GJN 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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