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S15 FDY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,279 mi
Last recorded52,279 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 FDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 52,279 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 47,875 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 46,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 41,227 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 41,227 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 34,254 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,722 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 24,426 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 22,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 18,421 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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S15 FDY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 26,169 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 S15 FDY, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S15 FDY registered?

S15 FDY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is S15 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 FDY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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