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CBU 596B

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,101 mi
Last recorded57,101 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBU 596B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,308cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,101 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,440 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 84,959 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 84,959 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 84,959 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014

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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CBU 596B is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CBU 596B, 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 CBU 596B registered?

CBU 596B is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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