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15 LL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,344 mi
Last recorded57,344 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 LL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 57,344 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 56,732 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 56,303 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 56,303 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front and both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 55,850 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s an o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 54,765 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,225 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 54,204 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))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 53,554 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing / cracking on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing / cracking on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 53,554 miles

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

Front Side repeater not working Both n/s & o/s/f side repeaters not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing / cracking on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing / cracking on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,975 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,523 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,392 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,605 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,056 miles

Front Brake Discs slightly dished on edges and pitted on inner face - suggest replacement

NSF Tyre has cuts in thread and cracking in outer side wall - suggest replacement

OSF Tyre has cuts and cracking in thread

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Screw Fixing missing from Rear Number Plate - suggest replacement

Slight Engine oil leak - advise only

Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,921 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,753 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,158 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 16,766 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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15 LL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 15 LL, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 15 LL registered?

15 LL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is 15 LL safe to buy?

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