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LA56 KZS

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,145 mi
Last recorded71,145 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 KZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,145 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 69,782 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 69,782 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,558 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front camber arm ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear n/s/r number plate light lens broken but functional

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake flexis starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,551 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 66,551 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,734 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 62,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,690 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 60,690 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,962 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,747 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,676 miles

Minor engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,837 miles

Both nearside tyres cracking on treads but not down to chords

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,544 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,049 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,847 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front dics worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,356 miles

Nearside Front 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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LA56 KZS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LA56 KZS, 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 LA56 KZS registered?

LA56 KZS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 January 2007.

Is LA56 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 KZS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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