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LX14 XAH

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,336 mi
Last recorded101,336 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX14 XAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 101,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 101,325 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 97,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 93,961 miles

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Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 93,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CENTRE TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CENTRE TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 88,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 73,725 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant thermostat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 6000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 62,198 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlight aim flickering

Fail 23 Jun 2021 62,103 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlight aim flickering

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 50,111 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 50,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 32,512 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 28,909 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 May 2017 21,464 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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LX14 XAH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX14 XAH, 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 LX14 XAH registered?

LX14 XAH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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