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VFZ 9343

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,844 mi
Last recorded53,844 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 9343
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 53,844 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 53,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 48,123 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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VFZ 9343 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFZ 9343, 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

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What year was VFZ 9343 registered?

VFZ 9343 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 2015.

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The MOT history for VFZ 9343 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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