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LC07 PHC

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,898 mi
Last recorded57,898 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 PHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 57,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 57,898 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 57,331 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 57,331 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 56,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 56,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 55,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 54,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 53,540 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,644 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,984 miles

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,016 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,114 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 36,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,485 miles

four bulbs out at centre stop light

Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,154 miles

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

Offside 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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LC07 PHC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc 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 LC07 PHC, 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 LC07 PHC registered?

LC07 PHC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 2007.

Is LC07 PHC safe to buy?

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