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R5 EDG

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,748 mi
Last recorded75,748 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 EDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 75,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 73,082 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 73,070 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 69,817 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,601 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 54,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 49,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 43,890 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 36,159 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 26,200 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,041 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,008 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

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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R5 EDG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc 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 R5 EDG, 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 R5 EDG registered?

R5 EDG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2014.

Is R5 EDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 EDG 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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