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RIL 31

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,272 mi
Last recorded44,272 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 31
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 44,272 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 39,564 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 36,072 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 31,630 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 31,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,262 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 25,159 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 22,422 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 20,100 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 12,450 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 12,123 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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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RIL 31 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RIL 31, 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 RIL 31 registered?

RIL 31 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is RIL 31 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 31 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIL 31 have outstanding finance?

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