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V2 RGB

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,283 mi
Last recorded51,283 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 RGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 51,283 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 51,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 50,586 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 50,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 49,710 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 49,710 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 46,041 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 46,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 43,198 miles

Front wipers are a little smeary

Pass 30 Apr 2021 39,680 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 37,591 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 May 2019 33,544 miles

NONE

Pass 4 May 2018 28,957 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,378 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V2 RGB 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 73.3%.

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 V2 RGB, 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 V2 RGB registered?

V2 RGB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is V2 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 RGB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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