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KT57 XDR

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,042 mi
Last recorded132,042 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT57 XDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 132,042 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 124,415 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 124,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 117,964 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 117,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 113,207 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 107,694 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 107,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower, mounted in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 98,443 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,482 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 84,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,375 miles

front tyre has slight cuts in sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,195 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 54,116 miles

number plate light deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,253 miles

number plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2010 31,903 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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KT57 XDR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KT57 XDR, 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 KT57 XDR registered?

KT57 XDR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 December 2007.

Is KT57 XDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT57 XDR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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