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X8 MSH

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,696 mi
Last recorded32,696 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 MSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 32,696 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 30,888 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 30,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 30,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear axle corroded, marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 29,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 led's not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 27,744 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 27,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 285/30r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outside wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 25,753 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outside wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front cornering lamp not working

Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 19,257 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 16,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 13,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 11,920 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 8,661 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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X8 MSH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X8 MSH, 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 X8 MSH registered?

X8 MSH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is X8 MSH safe to buy?

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