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B11 BUF

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,359 mi
Last recorded87,359 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 BUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 87,359 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,584 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 82,823 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front, rear, nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 80,769 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,757 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 78,552 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,254 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 78,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,986 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,567 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all coil springs have plastic covers

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all coil springs cannot be seen as they have plastic covers

Fail 16 Apr 2013 60,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all coil springs cannot be seen as they have plastic covers

off side front tyre has side wall damage not through to cords

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,598 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,986 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 43,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,314 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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B11 BUF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B11 BUF, 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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B11 BUF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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