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A18 JHP

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,835 mi
Last recorded34,835 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 34,835 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 32,974 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 32,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 32,864 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 31,051 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,280 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 28,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 27,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,252 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 26,252 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 24,597 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 21,821 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both side front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,751 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,573 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 13,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,174 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,377 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 11,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,085 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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A18 JHP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A18 JHP, 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 A18 JHP registered?

A18 JHP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 2007.

Is A18 JHP safe to buy?

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