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S26 STF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,422 mi
Last recorded51,422 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 STF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 51,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 44,498 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 40,684 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,725 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 33,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 29,062 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 24,730 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,331 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 15,712 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 10,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 8,723 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 8,723 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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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S26 STF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 S26 STF, 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

How do I check the history of S26 STF?

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What year was S26 STF registered?

S26 STF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is S26 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 STF 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.

Does S26 STF have outstanding finance?

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