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T27 ALV

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,423 mi
Last recorded47,423 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT27 ALV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 47,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 47,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 43,954 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 40,105 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 40,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 35,676 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 31,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge *strong advise* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 31,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge *strong advise* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 27,724 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 25,569 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 21,064 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 20,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 16,980 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 12,787 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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T27 ALV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T27 ALV, 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 T27 ALV registered?

T27 ALV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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