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14 RSB

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Maroon Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,228 mi
Last recorded75,228 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 RSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,228 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,775 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play Front & Rear (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 74,655 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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14 RSB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Maroon with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 26,169 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 14 RSB, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 14 RSB registered?

14 RSB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 14 RSB safe to buy?

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