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V8 WOU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,120 mi
Last recorded31,120 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 WOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 31,120 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 30,736 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 30,279 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 29,466 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 28,479 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 28,440 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,076 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 27,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 25,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 23,963 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 23,009 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,047 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 16,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing

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 WOU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,461cc 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 V8 WOU, 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 WOU registered?

V8 WOU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is V8 WOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 WOU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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