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SM13 BVB

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,840 mi
Last recorded61,840 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 BVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 61,840 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 61,840 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 56,991 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 51,167 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 50,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 42,745 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 24,521 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 17,800 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 17,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 13,997 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 13,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 13,257 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 12,051 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 8,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 6,046 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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SM13 BVB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc 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 SM13 BVB, 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 SM13 BVB registered?

SM13 BVB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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The MOT history for SM13 BVB 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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