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L55 STC

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 6498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,191 mi
Last recorded12,191 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 STC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 12,191 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 10,852 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 8,087 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 8,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 6,920 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres showing heating signatures ( Graining ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 5,052 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 4,984 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 3,903 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 3,300 miles

under tray fitted front to rear of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2014 91,136 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 15,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front air con compressor insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,152 miles

oil around undertray of vehilce

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,528 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,697 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,157 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,826 miles

large under trays

two emission sheets printed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,690 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,338 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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L55 STC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 6,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L55 STC, 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 L55 STC registered?

L55 STC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2015.

Is L55 STC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 STC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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