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S400 LHB

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,937 mi
Last recorded74,937 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 LHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 74,937 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 74,933 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged and glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 67,550 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 66,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre damaged

Offside door repeater lamp broken

tested wet weather

tyre pressure monitor lamp on

Pass 26 Oct 2022 63,509 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,550 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre wall also cut not showing canvus ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,673 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 52,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,443 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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S400 LHB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S400 LHB, 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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S400 LHB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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