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LIL 1881

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,946 mi
Last recorded26,946 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 1881
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 26,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2025 26,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/45R17 98Y Dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 26,124 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 25,430 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 24,579 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 23,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 22,365 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 19,454 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,115 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 15,164 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 13,086 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 11,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 9,534 miles

Front tyres starting to get low tread depth on inner edges.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 7,432 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 5,575 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 3,476 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 3,234 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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LIL 1881 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LIL 1881, 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 LIL 1881 registered?

LIL 1881 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is LIL 1881 safe to buy?

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