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R14 MKL

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,040 mi
Last recorded50,040 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 MKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 50,040 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 50,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails present

Pass 6 Jun 2025 40,138 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 35,257 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 29,293 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 28,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 23,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 20,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (fogged) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 20,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (fogged) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 17,841 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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R14 MKL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,135 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 R14 MKL, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R14 MKL registered?

R14 MKL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is R14 MKL safe to buy?

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