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L88 OTA

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,199 mi
Last recorded90,199 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 OTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 90,199 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 86,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 84,573 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 80,448 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 78,639 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 77,750 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,168 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 75,428 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,733 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components ,time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2017 73,712 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components,time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 71,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,744 miles

Parking brake adjustment required

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED IN TREADS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,717 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 61,138 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L88 OTA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L88 OTA, 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 L88 OTA registered?

L88 OTA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is L88 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 OTA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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