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MV07 LHX

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,780 mi
Last recorded51,780 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 LHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 51,780 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 51,777 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 46,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 46,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 41,273 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,152 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 36,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 32,779 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 30,989 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 30,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 29,422 miles

EML light on

Fail 12 Dec 2017 29,422 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 26,607 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 25,180 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 23,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 22,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2012 20,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low as offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wall outor marked no cords present

nearside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low as offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wall outor marked no cords present

nearside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 20 May 2011 15,145 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 12,764 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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MV07 LHX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 MV07 LHX, 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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MV07 LHX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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