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DAS 517

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,528 mi
Last recorded53,528 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAS 517
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 53,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 51,479 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 50,443 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 50,443 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 48,881 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 46,389 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 42,459 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 42,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Mar 2020 36,905 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 27,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 22,593 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside front, cracking and perished, advise replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 14,378 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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DAS 517 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 DAS 517, 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 DAS 517 registered?

DAS 517 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is DAS 517 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAS 517 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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