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V26 CJE

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,472 mi
Last recorded71,472 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 CJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 71,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f tyre has 2x cuts in outter wall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 68,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lamp but not affecting beam/aim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting/cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 62,751 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 62,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 56,978 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 56,977 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,814 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,885 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,242 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 41,219 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,795 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 35,791 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,965 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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V26 CJE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V26 CJE, 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

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What year was V26 CJE registered?

V26 CJE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is V26 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V26 CJE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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