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GIG 6005

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,596 mi
Last recorded33,596 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 6005
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 33,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 33,586 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 32,676 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 32,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 28,656 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 28,383 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 27,814 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 26,996 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 26,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,045 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,820 miles

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD.

Offside Rear EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING X1

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance offside and nearside condensation in lense. (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,913 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 22,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,034 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 22,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,707 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on shoulder

o/s/f tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,424 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 18,035 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 18,035 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,169 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 16,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 15,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,727 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 11,094 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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GIG 6005 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GIG 6005, 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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GIG 6005 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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