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S500 GHC

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

63,267 mi
Last recorded63,267 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 GHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 63,267 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2026 85,233 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 85,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,880 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all the pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 62,356 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 65,122 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 60,466 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,790 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 57,939 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 57,939 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,925 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,698 miles

engine cover fitted. under try fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 34,871 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 55,722 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2020 31,774 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 31,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 54,605 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 29,405 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 51,418 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 26,650 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 23,001 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 48,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,547 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,721 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 34,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,405 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,574 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 24,544 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,867 miles

offside rear suspension unit has a light misting of oil

Pass 10 Dec 2007 15,611 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 9 Oct 2006 12,834 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 GHC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 S500 GHC, 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 GHC registered?

S500 GHC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 2014.

Is S500 GHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 GHC shows 34 tests with a 85.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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