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J17 YES

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,668 mi
Last recorded39,668 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 YES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 39,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 39,658 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 36,257 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 33,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 30,311 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 28,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 27,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 24,012 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 16,904 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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J17 YES is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J17 YES, 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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What year was J17 YES registered?

J17 YES is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is J17 YES safe to buy?

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