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BG07 ACO

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,045 mi
Last recorded78,045 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 ACO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 78,045 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 75,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 73,290 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 71,783 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres oncracking/ perishing to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 69,259 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking onto exhaust and burning smell present. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 69,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking onto exhaust and burning smell present. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 66,254 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,064 miles

chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 8 Jun 2017 61,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,343 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 56,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,031 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,031 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,824 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,362 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,010 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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BG07 ACO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc 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 BG07 ACO, 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 BG07 ACO registered?

BG07 ACO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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