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WJ13 WBZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,490 mi
Last recorded138,490 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 138,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON REARMOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NS AND OS on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 15 Apr 2025 132,058 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 125,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear sections above diff / subframe and ns + os rear prior flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above sub frame ()

minor corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 6 Apr 2023 116,865 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 105,534 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 86,717 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 86,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 71,834 miles

o/s/f tyre low on tread.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,938 miles

Front front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,263 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,384 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 29,131 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 WBZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 WJ13 WBZ, 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 WJ13 WBZ registered?

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

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