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KY57 HCU

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,390 mi
Last recorded87,390 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 HCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 87,390 miles

Offside Rear water in the tail light.

Fail 13 Apr 2026 87,390 miles

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

Offside Rear water in the tail light.

Pass 17 Apr 2025 81,313 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 81,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,935 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,748 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 79,160 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 79,160 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 78,210 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 78,210 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,415 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 75,349 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,853 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 70,221 miles

Rear offside and nearside tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,554 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,390 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,103 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,905 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,246 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 58,143 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 52,301 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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KY57 HCU 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 KY57 HCU, 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 KY57 HCU registered?

KY57 HCU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is KY57 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY57 HCU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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