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X999 VJH

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,148 mi
Last recorded49,148 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX999 VJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 49,148 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 45,868 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 45,868 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 44,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 40,277 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 40,277 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 38,876 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 38,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 30,598 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 30,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensed. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 21,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 17,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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X999 VJH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc 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 X999 VJH, 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 X999 VJH?

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What year was X999 VJH registered?

X999 VJH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2014.

Is X999 VJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X999 VJH 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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