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W1 SFB

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,193 mi
Last recorded45,193 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 SFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 45,193 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 44,373 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 44,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 43,572 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 42,300 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 41,089 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,423 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 39,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 38,500 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 33,162 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 33,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 32,280 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 27,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 22,968 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 18,270 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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W1 SFB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W1 SFB, 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 W1 SFB registered?

W1 SFB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is W1 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 SFB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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