MFS(R) INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 500 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116-3741 617-954-5000 July 14, 2009 VIA EDGAR John Grzeskiewicz, Esq. Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: MFS Series Trust XV Request for Withdrawal of Post-Effective Amendments File Nos. 02-96738 and 811-04253 Dear Mr. Grzeskiewicz: Pursuant to Rule 477 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, MFS Series Trust XV (the "Trust") respectfully requests withdrawal of the following Post-Effective Amendments to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A: Post Effective Date Submission Amendment Number Filed Type Accession Number - ---------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------------- - ---------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------------- 30 10/10/2008 485APOS 0001193125-08-209155 31 12/23/2008 485BXT 0001193125-08-259262 32 01/22/2009 485BXT 0001193125-09-009624 33 02/20/2009 485BXT 0001193125-09-033893 35 03/20/2009 485BXT 0001193125-09-059680 36 04/21/2009 485BXT 0001193125-09-083310 37 05/21/2009 485BXT 0001193125-09-116380 38 06/18/2009 485BXT 0001193125-09-133093 These Post-Effective Amendments relate to a new series of the Trust, MFS Fundamental 130/30 Fund (the "Fund"). The Trust has determined that it has no plans to proceed with the offering of the Fund at this time. No securities were sold in connection with these Post-Effective Amendments. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact me at (617) 954-5843. Sincerely, /s/ Brian E. Langenfeld Brian E. Langenfeld Assistant Secretary