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120 GL

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 6592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,310 mi
Last recorded18,310 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration120 GL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,592cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 18,310 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 18,023 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 18,023 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 65,108 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 17,816 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 56,521 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 17,016 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 48,256 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 16,334 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 16,332 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 17 May 2022 45,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Temporary horn used at time of test.

Fail 17 May 2022 45,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 14,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 44,031 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL ROUND - slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 44,030 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn attached to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL ROUND - slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 14,001 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 13,596 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 41,713 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 12,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 10,636 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,488 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 35,030 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 33,244 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,049 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 26,405 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 21,500 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,334 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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120 GL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 6,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 120 GL, 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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What year was 120 GL registered?

120 GL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 July 2014.

Is 120 GL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 120 GL shows 28 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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