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2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,349 mi
Last recorded95,349 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 GW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 95,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 82,362 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 69,046 miles

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

rear brake pads are low

windscreen is chipped

Pass 6 Mar 2023 55,044 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 55,044 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 Pzero . not run flat . car has tirefit (expired 07/2022). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,196 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 45,182 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 36,982 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 30,299 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 24,306 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 18,325 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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96 GW is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 29,052 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 96 GW, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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96 GW is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 2015.

Is 96 GW safe to buy?

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