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BR14 NCR

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,560 mi
Last recorded52,560 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR14 NCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 52,560 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2026 52,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 49,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 46,123 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 43,973 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 41,874 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode all 4

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 35,006 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 33,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 33,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 30,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 31 Aug 2018 25,767 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 21,761 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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BR14 NCR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BR14 NCR, 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 BR14 NCR registered?

BR14 NCR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 2014.

Is BR14 NCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR14 NCR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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