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M500 SLM

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,816 mi
Last recorded36,816 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 SLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 36,816 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 36,269 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 35,676 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 35,676 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 34,370 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***STRONG ADVISE ON LIMIT *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,823 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 31,723 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,690 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,594 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 134,877 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,579 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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M500 SLM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M500 SLM, 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 M500 SLM registered?

M500 SLM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is M500 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 SLM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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