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Y6 SDB

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,343 mi
Last recorded38,343 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 SDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 38,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 34,540 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 30,648 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 28,815 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 26,676 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 20,859 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up behind rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 20,859 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up behind rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 20,589 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 20,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 20,151 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 18,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 15,039 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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Y6 SDB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc 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 Y6 SDB, 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 Y6 SDB registered?

Y6 SDB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 2013.

Is Y6 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 SDB 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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