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HE55 ELF

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,589 mi
Last recorded95,589 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE55 ELF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2025 95,589 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2023 89,851 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,588 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 72,572 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 67,070 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 48,341 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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HE55 ELF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HE55 ELF, 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

How do I check the history of HE55 ELF?

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What year was HE55 ELF registered?

HE55 ELF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2014.

Is HE55 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HE55 ELF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HE55 ELF have outstanding finance?

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