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551 BAM

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,675 mi
Last recorded48,675 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration551 BAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 48,675 miles

Nearside Rear Outer CV boot grease misting

Offside Rear Outer CV boot grease misting

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2019 46,003 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 45,105 miles

lower covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2018 45,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

lower covers fitted

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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551 BAM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 551 BAM, 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 551 BAM registered?

551 BAM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is 551 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 551 BAM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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