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KU57 PBY

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,089 mi
Last recorded60,089 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 60,089 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 59,032 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 59,031 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 56,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,262 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 56,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 54,770 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 54,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 53,933 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,121 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,180 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 36,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre cracked around sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2014 32,254 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 27,543 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 27,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 25,059 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 25,059 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,344 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 16 Sep 2010 17,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front wipers smearing

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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KU57 PBY 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 77.3%.

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 KU57 PBY, 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 KU57 PBY registered?

KU57 PBY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is KU57 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU57 PBY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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