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DK57 VLH

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,848 mi
Last recorded84,848 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 VLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 84,848 miles

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))

Offside Front 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 25 Apr 2024 81,501 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 78,117 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,439 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 75,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,298 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,358 miles

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

Offside mirror discoloured

Pass 29 Jan 2019 70,239 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,073 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,923 miles

Approx 3mm of tread on front tyres

Front wiper blades deteriated

Slight corrosion rear discs

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,964 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,776 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,047 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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DK57 VLH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DK57 VLH, 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

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What year was DK57 VLH registered?

DK57 VLH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is DK57 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK57 VLH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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