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GL57 EHC

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,666 mi
Last recorded91,666 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 EHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 91,666 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge / tread depth 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 75,544 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 67,249 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 65,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 61,163 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 55,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,964 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,343 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 44,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,670 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

Pass 29 Oct 2014 31,934 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 26,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,989 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,406 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 13,871 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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GL57 EHC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc 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 GL57 EHC, 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 GL57 EHC registered?

GL57 EHC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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The MOT history for GL57 EHC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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