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V8 PAR

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,146 mi
Last recorded36,146 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 PAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 36,146 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 34,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 33,754 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 32,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 31,692 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 30,453 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 29,464 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x19 also advise wheel alignment check / adjustment! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished 285/30x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 26,740 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 23,491 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 19,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perished & has damage to outer wall 255/35x19 run flat

Pass 17 Feb 2016 14,240 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Fail 11 Feb 2016 14,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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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V8 PAR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V8 PAR, 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 V8 PAR registered?

V8 PAR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 February 2013.

Is V8 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 PAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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