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988 LBP

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,086 mi
Last recorded47,086 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration988 LBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 47,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 44,054 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 41,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 38,139 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 38,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2022 33,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 29,908 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 26,631 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 26,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 23,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 20,354 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 16,250 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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988 LBP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 988 LBP, 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 988 LBP registered?

988 LBP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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