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E1 JOS

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,343 mi
Last recorded41,343 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 JOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 41,343 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside the lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint fitted on knuckle not on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside the lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 41,105 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 39,921 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 38,744 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 38,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2021 37,919 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have light cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,553 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have light cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,204 miles

Offside door mirror indicator has condesation

Pass 2 Aug 2016 27,987 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,698 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,442 miles

Both front tyres worn inner shoulders

Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,317 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,022 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,555 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 14,478 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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E1 JOS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc 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 E1 JOS, 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 E1 JOS registered?

E1 JOS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is E1 JOS safe to buy?

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