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AJ57 JYG

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,433 mi
Last recorded113,433 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 JYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 113,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 108,483 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear pads worn uneven o/s to n/s

Pass 11 Apr 2024 101,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 82,344 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,119 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2020 71,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 69,616 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 67,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2017 65,733 miles

corrosion front brake discs

front tyres low tread inner edges

Fail 8 May 2017 65,713 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion front brake discs

front tyres low tread inner edges

Pass 17 May 2016 63,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 58,014 miles

rear tyres low tread inner edges

Fail 20 May 2015 58,014 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres low tread inner edges

Pass 19 May 2014 51,988 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 47,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 40,418 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 32,492 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 32,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,309 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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AJ57 JYG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ57 JYG, 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 AJ57 JYG registered?

AJ57 JYG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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