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FN07 YFW

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,875 mi
Last recorded76,875 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 YFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 76,875 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 74,027 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 74,022 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 74,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 70,026 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN INNER

Pass 25 Oct 2022 66,440 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 64,451 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 62,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,360 miles

engine cover and undershield fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2019 59,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+worn on both edges\sidewall det. (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undershield fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

engine cover and undershield fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,791 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and undershield fitted

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,805 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 42,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 May 2014 38,477 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,239 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 28,148 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 24,401 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,341 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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FN07 YFW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FN07 YFW, 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 FN07 YFW registered?

FN07 YFW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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