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R24 BAM

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,749 mi
Last recorded41,749 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 BAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 41,749 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 41,749 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 39,939 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 38,087 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2024 38,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 35,894 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 32,460 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 31,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 30,331 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 28,703 miles

Front Outer surface cracks in front tyres

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 26,725 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres perished outer edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 24,590 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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R24 BAM 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 83.3%.

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 R24 BAM, 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 R24 BAM registered?

R24 BAM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is R24 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 BAM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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