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BK14 DTO

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,707 mi
Last recorded62,707 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 DTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 62,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 62,596 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 56,625 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 53,475 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 53,406 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 44,409 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 44,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 37,805 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 32,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 23,332 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 23,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 18,529 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2017 13,022 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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BK14 DTO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK14 DTO, 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 BK14 DTO registered?

BK14 DTO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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