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BF57 VVT

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,889 mi
Last recorded98,889 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 VVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 98,889 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 96,832 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 95,087 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 93,614 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,144 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 87,233 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 85,494 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,453 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,255 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,931 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,520 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 74,955 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,226 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 69,225 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,636 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,220 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 31,393 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,234 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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BF57 VVT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BF57 VVT, 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 BF57 VVT registered?

BF57 VVT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is BF57 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 VVT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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