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NFF 353

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,397 mi
Last recorded41,397 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFF 353
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 41,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 40,257 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 40,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 38,808 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner tread edges

Fail 14 Aug 2024 38,808 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))

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner tread edges

Pass 24 Aug 2023 36,696 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 34,001 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 34,001 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 33,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 29,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 23,137 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 12,563 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 10,122 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 5,675 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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NFF 353 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 78.6%.

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 NFF 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NFF 353?

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What year was NFF 353 registered?

NFF 353 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2014.

Is NFF 353 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFF 353 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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