2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5L Petrol · J1 BNU
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 105,881 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J1 BNU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 105,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J1 BNU Mileage History
- 21/10/201525,631 mi
- 20/10/201643,639 mi+18,008 mi
- 23/10/201754,380 mi+10,741 mi
- 23/10/201754,380 mi
- 19/10/201869,980 mi+15,600 mi
- 06/11/201870,110 mi+130 mi
- 31/10/201984,329 mi+14,219 mi
- 09/10/202092,205 mi+7,876 mi
- 19/08/202193,860 mi+1,655 mi
- 18/08/202296,426 mi+2,566 mi
- 08/08/202398,908 mi+2,482 mi
- 20/08/2024101,163 mi+2,255 mi
- 13/08/2025103,474 mi+2,311 mi
- 22/09/2026105,881 mi+2,407 mi
Average of roughly 7,348 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
J1 BNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sl (J1 BNU) between October 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
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