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S16 FAC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,847 mi
Last recorded49,847 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 FAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 49,847 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 45,566 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 40,870 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 36,050 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 36,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 31,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 25,814 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 24,472 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 24,471 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 19,608 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 17,399 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 13,012 miles

advise all tyres wearing unevenly inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2017 12,748 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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S16 FAC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc 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 S16 FAC, 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 S16 FAC registered?

S16 FAC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is S16 FAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 FAC 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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