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VHE 971

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,010 mi
Last recorded13,010 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHE 971
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2025 13,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 12,966 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 12,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 12,510 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 12,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 11,707 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 10,407 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 8,667 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,345 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 6,222 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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VHE 971 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHE 971, 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 VHE 971 registered?

VHE 971 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is VHE 971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHE 971 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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