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TAP 648

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,916 mi
Last recorded54,916 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 648
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 54,916 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 54,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Down to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 48,071 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 47,998 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 42,545 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 42,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 36,167 miles

both fronts and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2021 30,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 25,861 miles

Rear tyres wearing in inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2020 25,861 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing in inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2019 14,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 7,993 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 7,782 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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TAP 648 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TAP 648, 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.

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What year was TAP 648 registered?

TAP 648 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is TAP 648 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAP 648 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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