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B15 LJW

2021 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,460 mi
Last recorded20,460 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 LJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 20,460 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2026 41,656 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 41,636 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 41,628 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 41,564 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 19,833 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 40,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 12,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 40,162 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 38,393 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 38,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 37,515 miles

Rear Outer C.V Boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,006 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All 4 rears (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 35,586 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,631 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,423 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to rear lower suspension arms

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,778 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,762 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,883 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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B15 LJW is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B15 LJW, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B15 LJW registered?

B15 LJW is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 2021.

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The MOT history for B15 LJW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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