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WAR 21

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,014 mi
Last recorded40,014 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 21
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2026 40,014 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 39,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on. tyres under inflated

Fail 13 Oct 2025 39,337 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on. tyres under inflated

Pass 21 Oct 2024 38,159 miles

tpms light on

Pass 17 Oct 2023 36,196 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 32,770 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 29,024 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,754 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 24,094 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 19,576 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 15,407 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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WAR 21 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WAR 21, 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 WAR 21 registered?

WAR 21 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2014.

Is WAR 21 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 21 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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