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L17 AAB

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,858 mi
Last recorded14,858 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 AAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 14,858 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 14,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 13,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Metal in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2023 12,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 11,768 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 11,326 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 10,298 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 8,814 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 8,144 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 6,414 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 6,414 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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L17 AAB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L17 AAB, 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 L17 AAB registered?

L17 AAB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 2014.

Is L17 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 AAB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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