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BG07 YXB

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,591 mi
Last recorded115,591 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 YXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 115,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 107,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 106,632 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 102,934 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 99,658 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 97,477 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,619 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 94,537 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 94,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,569 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 90,565 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2015 77,475 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 77,475 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 72,369 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers and undertrays

front brakes

Pass 19 May 2014 72,369 miles

engine covers and undertrays

front brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

chip on front windscreen but not i swept area

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,911 miles

Link rod for headlamp level control sticking

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 52,911 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Link rod for headlamp level control sticking

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,876 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,106 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 27,665 miles

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

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

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

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 YXB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG07 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

BG07 YXB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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