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T5 PDH

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,835 mi
Last recorded36,835 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 PDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 36,835 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 35,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 34,709 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 33,521 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 33,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 32,364 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 31,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,668 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 28,512 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 28,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tires getting low 3mm and wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2018 26,188 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2017 22,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,059 miles

o/s/f sill cover clip missing

Fail 22 Aug 2016 17,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2553519 (4.1.D.1a)

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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T5 PDH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T5 PDH, 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 T5 PDH registered?

T5 PDH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is T5 PDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 PDH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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