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S500 DPA

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

50,302 mi
Last recorded50,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 DPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 50,302 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 76,250 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 41,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 75,389 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 32,885 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 75,092 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 30,658 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 30,655 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall - 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 74,464 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 28,906 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,241 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 74,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 26,533 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,232 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 73,525 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 73,525 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 72,135 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 21,474 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 21,474 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 17,333 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,580 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eng covers and undertrays

Fail 8 Jul 2017 48,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eng covers and undertrays

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,008 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,129 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,214 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,335 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,126 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,588 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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S500 DPA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 S500 DPA, 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 S500 DPA registered?

S500 DPA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 September 2014.

Is S500 DPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 DPA shows 32 tests with a 84.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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