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14 VJ

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,130 mi
Last recorded51,130 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 VJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 51,130 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2025 48,677 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 46,934 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 46,933 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 46,897 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 41,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Fail 28 Feb 2023 41,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 7 Mar 2022 32,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 26 Feb 2021 23,034 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 23,034 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 16,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

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 VJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,135 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 VJ, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 14 VJ?

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What year was 14 VJ registered?

14 VJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is 14 VJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 VJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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