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S500 SHG

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,013 mi
Last recorded30,013 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 SHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 30,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 30,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 29,373 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 28,879 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 28,609 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 27,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 24,782 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 24,066 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 21,698 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 18,532 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 15,163 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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S500 SHG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc 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 S500 SHG, 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 S500 SHG registered?

S500 SHG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is S500 SHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 SHG 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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