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KCD 1F

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests35 (29 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

42,553 mi
Last recorded42,553 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCD 1F
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

29 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 42,553 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 100,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 41,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f headlamp loose but secure

Fail 28 Feb 2025 41,398 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f headlamp loose but secure

Pass 15 Jul 2024 100,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 39,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 100,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 100,030 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 100,030 miles

Fuel system component leaking dripping from the sump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to little use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to little use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 37,231 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 100,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 34,261 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 99,898 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,221 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 99,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 25,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 24,239 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 99,237 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 99,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,171 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 99,125 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,072 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 99,000 miles

n/s front outer sill corroded.(not in prescribed area).

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,797 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 98,797 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2013 98,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 198,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,245 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 98,118 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,401 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 91,838 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 88,179 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 88,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 85,147 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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KCD 1F is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 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 KCD 1F, 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 KCD 1F registered?

KCD 1F is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 October 2014.

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