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SIL 3486

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,523 mi
Last recorded79,523 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 3486
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 79,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 79,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,718 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 70,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 61,810 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 61,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 52,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 52,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 39,452 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 38,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 34,156 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 30,369 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,493 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 18,991 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 13,916 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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SIL 3486 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SIL 3486, 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 SIL 3486 registered?

SIL 3486 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 January 2013.

Is SIL 3486 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 3486 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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