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196 DYT

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,347 mi
Last recorded82,347 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration196 DYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 82,347 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 82,211 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 82,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All tyres are worn thin on inner edges

Both nearside alloy wheels have had welded repairs to inner bead areas

Pass 8 Feb 2024 81,648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 78,599 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 73,400 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 68,588 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,796 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 60,285 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 57,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 52,623 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,599 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Small cuts to n/s/f inner tyre sidewall

Water ingress to o/s mirror indicator lense

Fail 8 Feb 2016 48,598 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Small cuts to n/s/f inner tyre sidewall

Water ingress to o/s mirror indicator lense

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,313 miles

Both mirror indicator lenses condensated

n/s/f brake is slightly binding on

Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,911 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,922 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,243 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 29,243 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 28,991 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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196 DYT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 47,638 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 196 DYT, 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 19 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 196 DYT registered?

196 DYT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is 196 DYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 196 DYT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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