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E3 PGD

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,248 mi
Last recorded66,248 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 PGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 66,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 66,248 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 62,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 62,523 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 56,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 50,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe above rear axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner tread area

Fail 26 May 2023 50,294 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe above rear axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner tread area

Pass 30 May 2022 44,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 36,429 miles

Nearside rear road wheel distorted

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. Cords not eposed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 36,429 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear road wheel distorted

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. Cords not eposed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 31,251 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 31,251 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear tyre inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 20,830 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 15,371 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 15,370 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 12,054 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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E3 PGD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E3 PGD, 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 E3 PGD registered?

E3 PGD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is E3 PGD safe to buy?

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