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A5 VKY

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,132 mi
Last recorded49,132 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 49,132 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 47,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 43,867 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 40,160 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 37,183 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 34,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 31,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 27,304 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 27,262 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 24,114 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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A5 VKY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 A5 VKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 VKY registered?

A5 VKY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is A5 VKY safe to buy?

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