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SF14 SZO

2014 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,271 mi
Last recorded135,271 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Gl62,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF14 SZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 135,271 miles

oil leak but not considered excessive

Fail 10 Nov 2025 135,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully assess due to undercovers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on indicating low pressure

Pass 22 Apr 2024 118,522 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 118,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

tpms light on indicating low pressure

Pass 16 Mar 2023 105,770 miles

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to wear on the inner edge

Nearside rear view mirror casing partially insecure

Offside Rear tyre worn close to cords on the inner edge

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 105,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to wear on the inner edge

Nearside rear view mirror casing partially insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and worn close to cords on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to cords on the inner edge

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 92,848 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 92,654 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))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front air intake pipes deteriorated x2

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Rear wiper missing

nsf mirror + cluster cracked

undertrays fitted obstructing view of the underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,484 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 58,332 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,612 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 52,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,479 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 39,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,688 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 36,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?

Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,279
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 271
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 232
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 220
position lamp(s) not working 172
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SF14 SZO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 62,433 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 Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF14 SZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF14 SZO registered?

SF14 SZO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is SF14 SZO safe to buy?

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