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J11 RST

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,091 mi
Last recorded71,091 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 RST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 71,091 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 68,494 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 68,494 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 65,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 62,969 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 59,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 51,274 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 51,274 miles

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,704 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 39,458 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 33,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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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J11 RST is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc 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 J11 RST, 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 J11 RST registered?

J11 RST is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 2014.

Is J11 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 RST 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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