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VK13 JHL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,293 mi
Last recorded82,293 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 82,293 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 82,255 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at the rear control arm mounting marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at the rear control arm mounting marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 69,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 62,044 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,472 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 47,858 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 38,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 34,037 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 28,293 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 28,293 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 19,900 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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VK13 JHL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK13 JHL, 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 VK13 JHL registered?

VK13 JHL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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