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R1 MVW

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,878 mi
Last recorded101,878 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 MVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,878 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 97,924 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 22 May 2025 94,416 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake disc(s) worn on edge(s)

Fail 21 May 2025 94,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake disc(s) worn on edge(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2024 87,815 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake disc(s) slightly worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,419 miles

Rear brake disc(s) slightly worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2023 97,496 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 97,492 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 66,096 miles

parking brake pedal not returning.

Fail 22 Jun 2022 65,965 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,375 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 97,023 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,356 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2020 54,344 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges, both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both, 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,981 miles

Central brake light not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,393 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,333 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 36,316 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 93,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

customer advised me that high level brake light has been disconnected

exhaust corroding

o/s front tyre slightly misshaped

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,452 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

customer advised me that center stop lamp has been disconnected

exhaust silencer corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2014 92,123 miles

sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Fail 2 May 2014 92,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 8 May 2013 90,650 miles

Intermediate exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 89,657 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 89,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 88,579 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 88,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 87,683 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 15 Aug 2007 87,603 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 78,471 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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R1 MVW is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R1 MVW, 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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R1 MVW is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2015.

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