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N16 XBP

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,887 mi
Last recorded113,887 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 XBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 113,887 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 109,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 105,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 102,543 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 102,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 99,677 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,857 miles

Nearside reg plate lamp in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 92,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn In base of shock / airbag suspension unit as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,871 miles

Offside front shock absorber lower ball joint has slight play.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front shock absorber lower ball joint has slight play.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,081 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,981 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,604 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,904 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,247 miles

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

Nearside 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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N16 XBP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc 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 N16 XBP, 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 N16 XBP registered?

N16 XBP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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