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C8 RWK

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,426 mi
Last recorded83,426 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 RWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 83,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 83,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 80,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 78,194 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,450 miles

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2022 73,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,175 miles

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,320 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 42,975 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,468 miles

all 4 tyres perished

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 13,213 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

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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C8 RWK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C8 RWK, 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 C8 RWK registered?

C8 RWK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2014.

Is C8 RWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 RWK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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