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MY55 GAB

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,368 mi
Last recorded78,368 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY55 GAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,462cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 78,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 77,950 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,188 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 77,188 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,568 miles

Parking brake efficiency low

Fail 26 Oct 2020 74,568 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency low

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 71,518 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,761 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,964 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,681 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,794 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,361 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,586 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,610 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorating near nail

Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,815 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 30,101 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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MY55 GAB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MY55 GAB, 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 MY55 GAB registered?

MY55 GAB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 July 2007.

Is MY55 GAB safe to buy?

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