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YTA 449E

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,417 mi
Last recorded80,417 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 449E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 80,417 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 80,417 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 80,416 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,560 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 77,553 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 77,457 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected coil insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) idler bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 76,883 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 75,692 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,678 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 75,508 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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YTA 449E is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YTA 449E, 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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YTA 449E is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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