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T18 WCS

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,192 mi
Last recorded73,192 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 WCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 73,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 70,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 70,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 67,493 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 67,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,624 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 62,369 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 57,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre , deep cut in outer sidewall

damage to windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2019 42,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre , deep cut in outer sidewall

damage to windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,188 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 28,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres low and worn on inner edges

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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T18 WCS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T18 WCS, 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 T18 WCS registered?

T18 WCS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is T18 WCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T18 WCS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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