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POD 1E

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,063 mi
Last recorded17,063 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOD 1E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 17,063 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 16,362 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 14,906 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 13,957 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 13,957 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 13,486 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 13,225 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 13,030 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 11,860 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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POD 1E is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 POD 1E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of POD 1E?

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What year was POD 1E registered?

POD 1E is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 December 2015.

Is POD 1E safe to buy?

The MOT history for POD 1E shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does POD 1E have outstanding finance?

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