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KM57 VPG

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,865 mi
Last recorded81,865 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 VPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 81,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 79,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 76,965 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 74,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 72,590 miles

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

Nearside rear disc corroded.

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

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

Offside rear disc corroded.

Fail 26 Apr 2022 72,585 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside rear disc corroded.

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

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

Offside rear disc corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,570 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 69,062 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 67,790 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 67,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 275/30/19 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 66,419 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 66,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2016 63,925 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 62,387 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 59,625 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 57,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,440 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,769 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 7 Dec 2011 45,769 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,465 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

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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KM57 VPG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KM57 VPG, 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 KM57 VPG registered?

KM57 VPG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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