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LJ56 YAE

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,439 mi
Last recorded31,439 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 YAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 31,439 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 31,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 28,996 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 27,833 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 26,468 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 25,276 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 25,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 22,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 20,034 miles

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Front Both Tyres Starting To Deteriorate, Tread Low Outer & Bald Inner Egdes

Rear Both Tyres Starting To Deteriorate & Tread Bald Inner Edges

Pass 3 Jul 2015 18,757 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wea on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2014 14,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wea on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 13,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 13,039 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,427 miles

All four tyres worn on inner egdes

Pass 22 Jan 2010 8,048 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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LJ56 YAE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LJ56 YAE, 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 LJ56 YAE registered?

LJ56 YAE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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