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N44 NER

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,347 mi
Last recorded105,347 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 NER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 105,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (small split) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

majority of underbody covered with shields

Pass 15 Jan 2025 103,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 103,260 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Less than 33mm between N44 and NER (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Less than 33mm between N44 and NER (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 99,789 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 91,316 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 90,231 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,992 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 85,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 80,570 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 80,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 75,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 72,306 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 72,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage ball joint (2.7.4)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,994 miles

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

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 59,980 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,843 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,166 miles

N/S/F Tyre outer wall has damage but not deep enough to reach the cords

Rear of the o/s sill cover damaged but still secure at time of test

Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,121 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,969 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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N44 NER is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N44 NER, 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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N44 NER is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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