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SB04 AUD

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,129 mi
Last recorded54,129 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 AUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 54,129 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing diagonally (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 54,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing diagonally (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 50,766 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 43,576 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 40,399 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 40,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 36,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 35,000 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 35,000 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 32,620 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 29,914 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 24,189 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 16,454 miles

Unable to see front inner pads due to brake caliper design

Pass 29 Feb 2016 9,556 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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SB04 AUD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SB04 AUD, 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 SB04 AUD registered?

SB04 AUD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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