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1 ECX

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,618 mi
Last recorded40,618 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 ECX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 40,618 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,599 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 40,531 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 40,187 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 39,683 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 39,678 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 39,309 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 38,256 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear spring cover split

Pass 29 Apr 2017 37,838 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 35,073 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 35,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,083 miles

Battery warning light on

Pass 12 May 2014 33,199 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2013 31,539 miles

Both rear discs starting to corroded on inner edge

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2012 29,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 27,691 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 26,755 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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1 ECX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1 ECX, 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.

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What year was 1 ECX registered?

1 ECX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 2007.

Is 1 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 ECX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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