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BJZ 454

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,880 mi
Last recorded72,880 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 454
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 72,880 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,168 miles

Small chipps in windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2024 70,705 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,880 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 68,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 59,260 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,190 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 59,189 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 50,929 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 50,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 42,573 miles

inner edges of treads slightly worn on both front tyres

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 12 May 2017 35,261 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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BJZ 454 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 BJZ 454, 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 BJZ 454 registered?

BJZ 454 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 2014.

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