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BY12 CHY

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,920 mi
Last recorded56,920 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY12 CHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 56,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 53,439 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 47,085 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 37,965 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 37,965 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 30,565 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 29,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

Offside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2020 27,113 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 21,587 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 19,161 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 17,766 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 17,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

under trims fitted obscuring some under side components

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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BY12 CHY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 BY12 CHY, 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 BY12 CHY registered?

BY12 CHY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 January 2014.

Is BY12 CHY safe to buy?

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