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T8 LEX

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,061 mi
Last recorded83,061 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 LEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 83,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 79,163 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 79,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 74,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 70,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip / small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 70,800 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning centre brake lamp more than 50% leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip / small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,357 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 66,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 66,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 57,259 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 57,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dirty (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 51,033 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 43,128 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 26,089 miles

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)

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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T8 LEX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T8 LEX, 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 T8 LEX registered?

T8 LEX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is T8 LEX safe to buy?

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