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WJ13 VFL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,000 mi
Last recorded54,000 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 54,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 48,202 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 48,198 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,760 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 58,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 32,370 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 32,367 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 31,667 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,464 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 28,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 26,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 23,084 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,867 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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WJ13 VFL 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 85.7%.

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 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 VFL, 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

How do I check the history of WJ13 VFL?

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What year was WJ13 VFL registered?

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

Is WJ13 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ13 VFL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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