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S3 VAX

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,846 mi
Last recorded44,846 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 VAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 44,846 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 39,004 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 32,331 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 26,743 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 26,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2022 20,212 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 14,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some led's flickering (4.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 9,775 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 8,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 7,160 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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S3 VAX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S3 VAX, 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 S3 VAX registered?

S3 VAX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is S3 VAX safe to buy?

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