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BG57 GZB

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,377 mi
Last recorded65,377 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 GZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 65,377 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 64,393 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 64,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi hose rubbing against the suspension (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 63,137 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 60,882 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 56,335 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 55,536 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 52,563 miles

Central engine covers and under vehicle shields covers covering some components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 49,976 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Under-trays fitted

n/s/f brake hose rubbing on suspension component

n/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,354 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,300 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,037 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,866 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 31,086 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 31,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,477 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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BG57 GZB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc 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 BG57 GZB, 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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BG57 GZB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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