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JH13 SAM

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,973 mi
Last recorded7,973 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH13 SAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 7,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 91,323 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 7,638 miles

undertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 29 Jan 2024 74,774 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 7,275 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 May 2023 63,523 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 7,205 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Nov 2022 7,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 May 2022 46,987 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 46,985 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 6,354 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 46,426 miles

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

front brake discs lipped.

Fail 10 Dec 2020 46,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 5,715 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 42,311 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 5,234 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 36,899 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 4,033 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 30,136 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 23,830 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 23,690 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,256 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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JH13 SAM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 JH13 SAM, 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 JH13 SAM registered?

JH13 SAM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 2015.

Is JH13 SAM safe to buy?

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