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V12 JRF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,750 mi
Last recorded54,750 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 JRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 54,750 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 53,391 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 50,335 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 43,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 38,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 31,770 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 31,390 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 30,015 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 27,703 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 27,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 25,158 miles

both front and the o/s/r tyres are cracking and perished

Fail 27 Jun 2017 25,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front and the o/s/r tyres are cracking and perished

Pass 14 Jun 2016 22,538 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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V12 JRF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc 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 V12 JRF, 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 V12 JRF registered?

V12 JRF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is V12 JRF safe to buy?

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