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BF57 VYG

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,948 mi
Last recorded79,948 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 VYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 79,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 77,901 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 77,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 75,450 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,554 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,381 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 69,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,986 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 53,610 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,939 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 39,995 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,888 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 Aug 2014 27,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,999 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,224 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,382 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 11,061 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 VYG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

BF57 VYG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is BF57 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 VYG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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