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DIB 8939

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests29 (27 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.1%

Mileage

29,852 mi
Last recorded29,852 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIB 8939
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

27 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 29,852 miles

Oil mist in driveshaft.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2026 62,179 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 62,177 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2025 27,990 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 59,102 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 59,034 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 26,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 58,367 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 23,217 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 57,844 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 20,758 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 56,560 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 17,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 15,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 13,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 11,256 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,091 miles

Front both front tyres slightly worn on edges (inner)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 44,285 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded and abit worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 44,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded and abit worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 30,037 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 28,931 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 24,518 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,660 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 20,343 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 5,128 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DIB 8939 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DIB 8939, 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 DIB 8939 registered?

DIB 8939 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2014.

Is DIB 8939 safe to buy?

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