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GU57 YVY

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,471 mi
Last recorded99,471 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 YVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 May 2025 92,241 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump and back of engine, undertray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone, front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 92,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper wishbone, ball joint also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump and back of engine, undertray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone, front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 87,551 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 87,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 83,457 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 83,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 83,020 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 83,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 82,517 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,569 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 76,569 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,778 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,951 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,613 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,397 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,416 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GU57 YVY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU57 YVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU57 YVY registered?

GU57 YVY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is GU57 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU57 YVY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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