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K888 RJE

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,634 mi
Last recorded121,634 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 RJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 121,634 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Trays.

Pass 24 Jun 2025 117,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 16 Jun 2025 117,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken 2 Green dots. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Jun 2024 109,815 miles

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,505 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 99,452 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT 17%

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,871 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 96,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 95,745 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of certain items.

Fail 21 May 2019 95,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of certain items.

Pass 25 May 2018 90,875 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,954 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,485 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 73,879 miles

255/45/17 O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 73,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

EML LIGHT ON

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise near side front tyre perishing & outter side wall damaged

advise off side rear tyre side walls damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2013 62,990 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise near side front tyre perishing & outter side wall damaged

advise off side rear tyre side walls damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,531 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,943 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)

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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K888 RJE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K888 RJE, 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 K888 RJE registered?

K888 RJE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2007.

Is K888 RJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K888 RJE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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