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W24 OCT

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,801 mi
Last recorded91,801 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW24 OCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 91,801 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 88,444 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 86,127 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 80,973 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 74,851 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,431 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 62,036 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 61,917 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,675 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,597 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 43,139 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,249 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

engine oil level low

engine warning light on

no tread inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2017 23,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

engine oil level low

engine warning light on

no tread on inner edge of n/s/f & o/s/f tyres

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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W24 OCT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W24 OCT, 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 W24 OCT registered?

W24 OCT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 February 2014.

Is W24 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W24 OCT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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