CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK07 PLV

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,288 mi
Last recorded79,288 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK07 PLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 79,288 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 79,105 miles

Both front air suspension units have split dust covers

Pass 8 Jun 2023 77,613 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 74,918 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 72,414 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,130 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 72,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 71,012 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,807 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,505 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 65,505 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 59,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 54,846 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,612 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 35,897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,492 miles

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)

both rear tyres cracking whee the inner side wall meets tread

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK07 PLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DK07 PLV, 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

How do I check the history of DK07 PLV?

You can check the full history of DK07 PLV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK07 PLV registered?

DK07 PLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 June 2007.

Is DK07 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK07 PLV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK07 PLV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK07 PLV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.