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MH07 FDV

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,443 mi
Last recorded97,443 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH07 FDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,462cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 97,443 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 97,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,913 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 87,679 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 87,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 85,474 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 84,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,129 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,230 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,785 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,548 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 50,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,522 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,562 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2012 44,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs worn and pads wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,020 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,089 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 27,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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MH07 FDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,462cc 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 MH07 FDV, 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 MH07 FDV registered?

MH07 FDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is MH07 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH07 FDV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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