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DA56 YXB

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,511 mi
Last recorded86,511 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 YXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 86,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 86,560 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 84,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 80,334 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Pass 16 Jun 2023 75,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine - caps / breather unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 73,871 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 69,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,440 miles

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front shocks. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 67,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front shocks. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 63,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre at 3.6mm approx

Pass 7 Jun 2018 58,799 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,094 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,021 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,370 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 41,370 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,931 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 34,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre bold on inside edge (boarderline). both rear tyres bold on inside edge and inner side wall split.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 17,257 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,166 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 9,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 8,608 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 3,944 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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DA56 YXB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DA56 YXB, 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 DA56 YXB registered?

DA56 YXB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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