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DG57 FDO

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,020 mi
Last recorded84,020 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 FDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 84,020 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 84,019 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 81,450 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 76,786 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 76,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 72,368 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 72,106 miles

Offside Front 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))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,261 miles

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 68,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative Does not work with ignition off. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 68,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,954 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,654 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,223 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,064 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,949 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 54,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

eng man light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,861 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear brake discs corroded on outer face of disc

rear brake pads low.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,284 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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DG57 FDO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DG57 FDO, 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 DG57 FDO registered?

DG57 FDO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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