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WG52 XDW

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,935 mi
Last recorded39,935 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 XDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 39,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 36,587 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 34,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 31,266 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,304 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2018 28,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 28,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 28,225 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brakes not locking

rear tyres cracking around tread pattern

Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,008 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,500 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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WG52 XDW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG52 XDW, 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 WG52 XDW registered?

WG52 XDW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2014.

Is WG52 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG52 XDW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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