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SL63 BYE

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,980 mi
Last recorded158,980 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 BYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 158,980 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 146,380 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 146,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2024 136,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low on tread but still serviceable (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 121,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 109,876 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage on outer wall

Offside Front tyre wall slight damage on outer wall

Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,744 miles

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 16 Sep 2020 80,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,332 miles

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 19 Sep 2017 38,109 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,470 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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SL63 BYE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SL63 BYE, 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 SL63 BYE?

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What year was SL63 BYE registered?

SL63 BYE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is SL63 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL63 BYE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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