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FV56 TXD

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,641 mi
Last recorded69,641 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 TXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 69,641 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,405 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 69,366 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 68,998 miles

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn o/s/f lower suspension leg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,090 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s/f lower suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,104 miles

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

Screw in n/s/f tyre.

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 63,320 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front suspension strut protective boot split/ deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2015 53,937 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f suspension strut protective rubber bellows split

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn/ perished on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,588 miles

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

Front suspension strut covers split

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 32,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front suspension strut covers split

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,623 miles

Nearside front tyre has small cut in outside side wall

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 25,386 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre has small cut in outside side wall

Pass 21 Dec 2009 20,747 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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FV56 TXD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV56 TXD, 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 FV56 TXD registered?

FV56 TXD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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