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VN63 VKR

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,628 mi
Last recorded68,628 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN63 VKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 68,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,169 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 58,575 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 52,815 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 52,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 52,591 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 48,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 44,819 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 44,637 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 43,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 40,527 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 39,135 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 5 Dec 2017 30,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Dec 2016 17,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VN63 VKR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VN63 VKR, 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 VN63 VKR registered?

VN63 VKR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 December 2013.

Is VN63 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN63 VKR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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