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114 STA

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,300 mi
Last recorded108,300 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration114 STA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 108,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 107,118 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 104,098 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 103,894 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 102,682 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 95,641 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,038 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 82,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,282 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,119 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,343 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,329 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 73,329 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,931 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 67,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,726 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 61,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,088 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,703 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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114 STA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 42,470 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 114 STA, 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 18 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 114 STA registered?

114 STA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is 114 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 114 STA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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