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N111 XSL

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

41,268 mi
Last recorded41,268 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 XSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 41,268 miles

Both sides, Light level links seized and twisting

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 28 May 2026 41,268 miles

Both sides, Light level links seized and twisting

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 17 Jul 2025 137,552 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 40,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 132,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 40,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 126,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 40,057 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 119,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 39,282 miles

Offside Front 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 28 Jul 2021 109,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 109,646 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible hose to ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2021 38,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 100,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 38,049 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 94,825 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 37,251 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,427 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 27,130 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 bulbs inop (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,548 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 91,548 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 68,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,811 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,048 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 42,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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N111 XSL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 N111 XSL, 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 N111 XSL registered?

N111 XSL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 June 2015.

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