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A9 VVU

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,182 mi
Last recorded142,182 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 VVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 142,182 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 139,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 136,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 133,499 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 133,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 131,346 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 131,346 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 119,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 104,740 miles

Full undertray fitted very restricted view of underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2019 104,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Full undertray fitted very restricted view of underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,185 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 92,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,582 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,369 miles

Advise Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,203 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,171 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres worn below min (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,665 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,957 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs slightly worn

service light on

Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,517 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,440 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 21,171 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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A9 VVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A9 VVU, 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 A9 VVU registered?

A9 VVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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