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KY57 VRL

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,867 mi
Last recorded66,867 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 66,867 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 66,122 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 64,695 miles

slight travel in footbrake application

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of under carriage components

Pass 16 Feb 2024 64,695 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 64,695 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 61,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 61,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 57,204 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,166 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn around inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 47,641 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 47,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 42,577 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 36,069 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 33,596 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 33,561 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 33,511 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 32,565 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,268 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,049 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 25,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,533 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn inner edges

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 VRL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KY57 VRL, 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 KY57 VRL registered?

KY57 VRL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 November 2007.

Is KY57 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY57 VRL shows 24 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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