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R8 XTX

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,542 mi
Last recorded40,542 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 40,542 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2026 40,541 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 36,726 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 36,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 29,070 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 24,626 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 24,626 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 21,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 17,957 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 14,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 14,431 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 12,557 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on inner edge, no cords showing.

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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R8 XTX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R8 XTX, 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 R8 XTX registered?

R8 XTX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 2015.

Is R8 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 XTX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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