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MAT 8N

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,025 mi
Last recorded90,025 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAT 8N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 90,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 92,409 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 81,409 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 81,292 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2024 83,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,385 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 74,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,838 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 72,765 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,319 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 68,826 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 68,825 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 43,211 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 60,900 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 60,900 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 31,059 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 49,631 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 21,784 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,364 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 42,363 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 18,915 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 33,840 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,126 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,338 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 22,918 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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MAT 8N is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MAT 8N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MAT 8N registered?

MAT 8N is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is MAT 8N safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAT 8N shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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