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JIB 209

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,508 mi
Last recorded94,508 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 209
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 94,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 90,185 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to roadwheel on outside of wheel(crack)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,433 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 86,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,213 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm of tread on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 82,210 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm of tread on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,824 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to see as panels fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 74,136 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 74,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 68,501 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,360 miles

Fuel tank cap seal beginning to perish.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,891 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,767 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,839 miles

Oil leak

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,678 miles

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,436 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 30,967 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 30,136 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 30,136 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,709 miles

2 LED'S out on 3rd brake light

Pass 15 Jul 2010 18,904 miles

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

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

Offside 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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JIB 209 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JIB 209, 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 JIB 209 registered?

JIB 209 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 July 2007.

Is JIB 209 safe to buy?

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