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R9 SMC

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,173 mi
Last recorded35,173 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 SMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 35,173 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 35,148 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 34,167 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 33,182 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 30,457 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 30,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 27,898 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 25,644 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 23,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 21,189 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 18,393 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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R9 SMC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R9 SMC, 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 R9 SMC?

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What year was R9 SMC registered?

R9 SMC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is R9 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 SMC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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