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BU56 CVT

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,617 mi
Last recorded46,617 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 CVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 46,617 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 46,170 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 45,401 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 44,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 43,114 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 42,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 40,234 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 39,649 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2017 39,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,874 miles

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

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

Rear hand brake low on effort 19%

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 31,782 miles

Both rear tyres low 2-3mm

Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,763 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,039 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 19,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2009 12,705 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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BU56 CVT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BU56 CVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU56 CVT registered?

BU56 CVT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 January 2007.

Is BU56 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU56 CVT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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