2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5L Petrol · SL59 LLY
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.5L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2013. Recorded mileage 88,325 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL59 LLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 88,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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SL59 LLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sl (SL59 LLY) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears - rear section (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
SL59 LLY Mileage History
- 29/02/202475,942 mi
- 05/08/202583,591 mi+7,649 mi
- 19/08/202583,761 mi+170 mi
- 10/08/202688,323 mi+4,562 mi
- 13/08/202688,325 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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