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SD63 XYL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,525 mi
Last recorded119,525 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD63 XYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 119,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 116,466 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 116,466 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Audible indicator sounds fast, however flash rate in correct. (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Evidence of old grease, no splits and be identified. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front, lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 99,776 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,325 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 285/30/r19

full plastic under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2020 94,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 285/30/r19

full plastic under tray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 89,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,581 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,584 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 65,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight uneven wear on offside front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,909 miles

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 50,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/ZR 19 mitch (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

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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SD63 XYL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD63 XYL, 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 SD63 XYL registered?

SD63 XYL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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