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461 APO

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,938 mi
Last recorded42,938 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration461 APO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 42,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 42,303 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,354 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 40,495 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 39,593 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 39,211 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 39,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 38,322 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 37,797 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,960 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 36,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,520 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 35,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 35,115 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 34,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 27,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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461 APO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 461 APO, 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 461 APO registered?

461 APO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 2007.

Is 461 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 461 APO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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