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81 DCH

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,605 mi
Last recorded139,605 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 DCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 139,605 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 139,602 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system over top of rear subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2025 127,472 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 113,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 98,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,506 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 71,603 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 46,576 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 25,041 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 20,865 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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81 DCH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 33,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 81 DCH, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 81 DCH registered?

81 DCH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is 81 DCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 DCH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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