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BX07 HVS

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,476 mi
Last recorded89,476 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 HVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 89,476 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 89,469 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 86,939 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion close to union with hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall and between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 86,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake may lock up or damage. Posable loose component inside. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Internal brake assembly noisy when wheel rotated. Posable loose component inside.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 85,683 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 84,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 84,630 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 83,049 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 83,047 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front suspension rear arm outer joints, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 80,785 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 80,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,120 miles

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

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 30 Jun 2016 75,513 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,493 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 67,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,149 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,992 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths starting to get low

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,470 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 41,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,666 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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BX07 HVS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BX07 HVS, 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 BX07 HVS registered?

BX07 HVS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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