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KT56 LXH

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,769 mi
Last recorded65,769 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT56 LXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 65,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn the inner edge 285/30R19 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 65,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn the inner edge 285/30R19 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 63,384 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 63,384 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 60,395 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 58,045 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 54,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 50,287 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,210 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 45,209 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inside of wheel (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2018 45,187 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 45,187 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 45,146 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 43,339 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,241 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 42,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,538 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,579 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 35,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 29,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,204 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,240 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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KT56 LXH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KT56 LXH, 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 KT56 LXH registered?

KT56 LXH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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