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WJ13 PUK

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,900 mi
Last recorded53,900 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ13 PUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 53,900 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 50,415 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 50,264 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame holed/ corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 47,203 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 43,990 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 43,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 40,725 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 38,424 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 36,995 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 32,945 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,974 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 20,884 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 10,553 miles

Engine cover and under-shields fitted at time of test

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 10,519 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine cover and under-shields fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WJ13 PUK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ13 PUK, 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 WJ13 PUK registered?

WJ13 PUK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is WJ13 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ13 PUK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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