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MD57 YSV

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,437 mi
Last recorded122,437 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD57 YSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 122,437 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 116,033 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 112,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Sep 2023 112,484 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 105,293 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 100,576 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,047 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,916 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 78,916 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 78,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,271 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,634 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 56,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on dash.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,987 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,917 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 35,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,559 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,566 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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MD57 YSV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD57 YSV, 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 MD57 YSV registered?

MD57 YSV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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