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BN57 NSJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,782 mi
Last recorded105,782 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 NSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 105,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 105,093 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 105,093 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,217 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 103,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is affected sensor arm mount broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 100,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 96,272 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 96,272 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,600 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,026 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 80,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,692 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,621 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,589 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,315 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,955 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,345 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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BN57 NSJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BN57 NSJ, 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 BN57 NSJ registered?

BN57 NSJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is BN57 NSJ safe to buy?

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