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L4 KNE

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,843 mi
Last recorded71,843 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 KNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 71,843 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 68,726 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 67,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 67,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 May 2023 65,102 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 64,513 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,877 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 61,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,295 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 60,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,263 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 44,301 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute on dash (4.4.4 (a))

both front headlamps have water inside units

Pass 12 Jan 2018 37,070 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 37,070 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,693 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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L4 KNE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L4 KNE, 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 L4 KNE registered?

L4 KNE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 2014.

Is L4 KNE safe to buy?

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