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MA57 VKN

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,312 mi
Last recorded70,312 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 VKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 70,312 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 69,295 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 67,980 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 64,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 60,603 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 60,603 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 57,060 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 47,813 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,791 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 43,396 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 36,402 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,303 miles

number plates have honeycombed figures

Pass 12 Aug 2013 24,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,004 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,124 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,054 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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MA57 VKN 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 94.1%.

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 MA57 VKN, 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 MA57 VKN registered?

MA57 VKN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is MA57 VKN safe to buy?

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