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MR56 ROY

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,628 mi
Last recorded78,628 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR56 ROY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 78,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 74,311 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 73,868 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,937 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 69,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Supporting joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 66,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Supporting joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 63,216 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 59,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 55,467 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 33,683 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 28,978 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,925 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,163 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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MR56 ROY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 MR56 ROY, 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 MR56 ROY registered?

MR56 ROY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is MR56 ROY safe to buy?

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