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AP07 FRV

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,737 mi
Last recorded57,737 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 FRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 57,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 56,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 55,745 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 55,745 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 55,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 54,357 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 54,357 miles

Offside 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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 53,283 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 52,147 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 50,447 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,719 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 45,170 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 43,073 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,697 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 37,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,517 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,489 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,420 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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AP07 FRV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP07 FRV, 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 AP07 FRV registered?

AP07 FRV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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