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Y5 CWB

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests36 (32 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,051 mi
Last recorded45,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 CWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

32 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 45,051 miles
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 15 May 2025 90,837 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 May 2024 88,857 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 39,085 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 86,495 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 30,348 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 84,644 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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 27 May 2021 83,243 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 8 Jun 2020 79,597 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 20 Jun 2019 76,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

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 11 Jul 2018 75,151 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

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 21 Jun 2017 73,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,949 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 69,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,843 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 65,551 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 65,550 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,286 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,411 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,076 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,078 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,150 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 33,975 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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Y5 CWB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y5 CWB, 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 Y5 CWB registered?

Y5 CWB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is Y5 CWB safe to buy?

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