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R500 OOB

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,775 mi
Last recorded48,775 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 OOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 48,775 miles

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

engine covers & under trays. unable to check some components

Pass 17 Feb 2025 44,823 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 39,768 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 39,318 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 38,179 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 34,933 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 33,109 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 27,851 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 25,266 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 18,458 miles

Nearside Rear inner tread perishing

Offside Rear inner tread perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2017 16,699 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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R500 OOB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R500 OOB, 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 R500 OOB registered?

R500 OOB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is R500 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 OOB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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