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C4 PHJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,607 mi
Last recorded95,607 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 95,607 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 91,089 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 87,206 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 82,597 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 77,693 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,280 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,846 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 66,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,900 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,953 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,967 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,782 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 49,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,331 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 39,912 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 34,079 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 4 May 2011 28,828 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,975 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,912 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 20,158 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 20,158 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C4 PHJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C4 PHJ, 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 C4 PHJ registered?

C4 PHJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is C4 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 PHJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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