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2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,135 mi
Last recorded84,135 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 RSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 84,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 81,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 75,632 miles

Offside Front sill jacking block missing

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

Fail 2 May 2024 75,632 miles

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

Offside Front sill jacking block missing

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

Pass 12 May 2023 71,886 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 63,903 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 56,939 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 52,055 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 43,392 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,763 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Slight buckle in nearside front road wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,145 miles

rear tyres worn on inner tread edge

trays fitted in engine bay & underside obscuring some components

Fail 20 Apr 2017 33,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres worn on inner tread edge

trays fitted in engine bay & underside obscuring some components

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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L1 RSS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc 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 L1 RSS, 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 L1 RSS registered?

L1 RSS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is L1 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 RSS 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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