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SWA 17Y

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,972 mi
Last recorded5,972 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWA 17Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 5,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 5,605 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 5,279 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 4,743 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 4,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 4,488 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 3,703 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 3,634 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 2,501 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 1,744 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 1,718 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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SWA 17Y is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWA 17Y, 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 SWA 17Y registered?

SWA 17Y is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is SWA 17Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWA 17Y shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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