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KW56 VBV

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,711 mi
Last recorded71,711 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 VBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 71,711 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 69,376 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 66,653 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,936 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 60,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,859 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 56,481 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,934 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 51,149 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 48,116 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,897 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 44,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 42,322 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,904 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 25,690 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 25,604 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 19,633 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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KW56 VBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW56 VBV, 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 KW56 VBV registered?

KW56 VBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is KW56 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW56 VBV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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