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MBZ 353

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

48,184 mi
Last recorded48,184 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 353
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 48,184 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 47,696 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 47,696 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,411 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 48,375 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 46,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 44,900 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 44,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 40,282 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 43,053 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,999 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 42,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 32,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 41,029 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,192 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,880 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 27,579 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 33,252 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 23,704 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,548 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 22,344 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,643 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,913 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 16,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 13,048 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 10,941 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 8,287 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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MBZ 353 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBZ 353, 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 MBZ 353 registered?

MBZ 353 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 July 2014.

Is MBZ 353 safe to buy?

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