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WH05 ALV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,348 mi
Last recorded44,348 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 ALV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 44,348 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 41,387 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 38,523 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 35,429 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 33,419 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 33,390 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 30,750 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 28,931 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 25,502 miles

Surface rust on all brake disc`s

Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,847 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 16,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 11,643 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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WH05 ALV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WH05 ALV, 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 WH05 ALV registered?

WH05 ALV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is WH05 ALV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH05 ALV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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