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Y500 DVR

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,500 mi
Last recorded81,500 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 DVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 81,500 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 76,458 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,706 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))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 68,704 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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 29 Nov 2022 60,486 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,107 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 46,232 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 40,006 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 40,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 33,134 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 27,369 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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Y500 DVR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc 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 Y500 DVR, 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 Y500 DVR?

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What year was Y500 DVR registered?

Y500 DVR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is Y500 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 DVR 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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