2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5L Petrol · SBZ 7

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent MOT test in September 2025 at 52,729 miles passed, it carried multiple advisories regarding suspension components and brake surfaces. The progression from a failure in 2024 due to a seriously weakened rear suspension arm to a pass in 2025 suggests that mechanical defects are only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual intervals between tests, with only 452 miles covered between September 2024 and 2025, and 575 miles covered in the year prior. This low usage often indicates the car sits for long periods, which explains the significant degradation of rubber-based components noted in the 2025 record where all four tyres were flagged for perishing and cracking despite likely having sufficient tread depth remaining. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension assemblies. The September 2025 test flagged an offside front lower suspension arm ball joint with play, which follows a previous failure of a seriously weakened rear arm in 2024. These components are prone to accelerated rot or mechanical failure when left stationary. Furthermore, the rear brake discs are noted as pitted and scored. Given the low mileage, this corrosion likely stems from moisture build-up rather than wear, but it will require replacement alongside pads to ensure consistent braking performance.