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P22 DBW

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,474 mi
Last recorded42,474 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 DBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 42,474 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 42,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 34,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 31,165 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 24,223 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 24,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 21,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 20,038 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 16,834 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 16,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2018 14,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit - bald on inner shoulder & cracking (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 24 May 2017 11,313 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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P22 DBW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P22 DBW, 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 P22 DBW registered?

P22 DBW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2014.

Is P22 DBW safe to buy?

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