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DFW 387

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,077 mi
Last recorded44,077 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFW 387
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 44,077 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 43,776 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 43,434 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 43,392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 40,931 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 40,931 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 37,037 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 34,287 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,178 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 26,797 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 26,797 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,764 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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DFW 387 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 DFW 387, 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 DFW 387 registered?

DFW 387 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 July 2014.

Is DFW 387 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFW 387 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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