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E18 APM

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,830 mi
Last recorded76,830 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 APM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 76,830 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm In primary grooves 37/23, Yokohama 285/30/19 98Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm In primary grooves 32/23 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 72,377 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 64,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (255/35/zr19 96y ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 58,024 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,081 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,951 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 50,951 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 50,924 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 50,672 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 50,669 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,959 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 49,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,363 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 48,975 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 48,320 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,028 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,438 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,683 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,701 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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E18 APM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E18 APM, 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 E18 APM registered?

E18 APM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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