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R14 TJM

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,262 mi
Last recorded35,262 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 TJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 35,262 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 16,059 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 32,792 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 12,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 30,804 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 30,802 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 11,136 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 29,679 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 10,183 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 28,047 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 28,047 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 7,617 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 25,742 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 5,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 24,495 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 24,404 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 4,972 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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 TJM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R14 TJM registered?

R14 TJM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2017.

Is R14 TJM safe to buy?

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