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Y123 MLC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,535 mi
Last recorded72,535 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 MLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,535 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 70,190 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,595 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 64,068 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 64,052 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wear to front brake pads

Offside Front brake performance low compared to nearside

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 57,542 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside brake pipes slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,321 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 18,809 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 18,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 13,176 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 13,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y123 MLC 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 75%.

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 Y123 MLC, 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 Y123 MLC registered?

Y123 MLC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is Y123 MLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y123 MLC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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