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WV13 WJF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,391 mi
Last recorded43,391 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV13 WJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 43,391 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front road wheel has been welded/repaired.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,721 miles

Nearside Front road wheel has been welded/repaired

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

Offside Front seatbelt buckle missing protective cover

Pass 9 Aug 2023 39,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 30,348 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 29,480 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 24,415 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 24,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 18,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 14,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 12,678 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 9,170 miles

offside front & both rear tyres wearing bald on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2016 9,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread lifting (4.1.D.1b)

offside front & both rear tyres wearing bald on edges

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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WV13 WJF 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 83.3%.

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 WV13 WJF, 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 WV13 WJF?

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What year was WV13 WJF registered?

WV13 WJF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is WV13 WJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV13 WJF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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