CarVerify

Free Car Check

TJA 446R

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,840 mi
Last recorded108,840 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 446R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 108,840 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 108,833 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 108,775 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 108,670 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 108,593 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 108,297 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive And rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 108,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive And rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 108,242 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive And rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 108,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake back plates poor condition both sides

Front Oil leak, but not excessive And rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 108,118 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 108,118 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And offside rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 108,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 108,023 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Chassis leg area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Brake servo pipe insecure

Nearside Front Upper Both fuel hoses perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 May 2017 107,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 107,861 miles

Nearside Front seat not fitted so unable to test seat belt

Rear no seats fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 107,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front seat not fitted so unable to test seat belt

Rear no seats fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 107,814 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 107,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TJA 446R is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TJA 446R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TJA 446R?

You can check the full history of TJA 446R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TJA 446R registered?

TJA 446R is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 2014.

Is TJA 446R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJA 446R shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TJA 446R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TJA 446R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.