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WL14 GCU

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,743 mi
Last recorded70,743 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL14 GCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 70,743 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 70,670 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 70,670 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 65,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,292 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 53,625 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 53,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 49,231 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,054 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,276 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 26,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on Inner Shoulder and Sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and Bald on Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and Bald On Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 26,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on Inner Shoulder and Sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and Bald on Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and Bald On Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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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WL14 GCU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL14 GCU, 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 WL14 GCU?

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What year was WL14 GCU registered?

WL14 GCU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is WL14 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL14 GCU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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