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VA13 BTY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,542 mi
Last recorded44,542 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 BTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 44,542 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 43,176 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 41,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 40,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,449 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 36,568 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 34,500 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 31,452 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 24,604 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 24,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,420 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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VA13 BTY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VA13 BTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA13 BTY registered?

VA13 BTY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is VA13 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA13 BTY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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