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E12 JCB

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,410 mi
Last recorded62,410 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 JCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 62,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2026 61,150 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 17,471 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 58,749 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 17,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 16,752 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 16,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 15,594 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,641 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,152 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 58,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 58,152 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 15,193 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 15,028 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 57,418 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 14,020 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 13,077 miles

All four tyres wearing low outside central band on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2018 34,258 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 11,296 miles

All tyres wearing low on inner edges

Slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2016 9,564 miles

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 7,863 miles

Service A overdue by 19 days

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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E12 JCB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E12 JCB, 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 E12 JCB registered?

E12 JCB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2014.

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The MOT history for E12 JCB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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