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OO56 LAJ

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,998 mi
Last recorded46,998 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO56 LAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 46,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 42,881 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 39,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 36,064 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 30,891 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 27,864 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 27,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 23,335 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 21,011 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 18,669 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in centre tread, tyre is also slightly cracked but no cords or ply visible

Pass 27 Feb 2018 13,784 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,626 miles

Both Rear tyres cracking slightly on edges

Offside Front tyre cracking slightly on edges

Fail 10 Apr 2017 12,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/damage (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres cracking slightly on edges

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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OO56 LAJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OO56 LAJ, 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 OO56 LAJ registered?

OO56 LAJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 April 2014.

Is OO56 LAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO56 LAJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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