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NEL 830

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,806 mi
Last recorded48,806 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEL 830
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 48,806 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 46,270 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 45,502 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 43,341 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 36,253 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 28,125 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 25,826 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 25,826 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 24,294 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 24,294 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 23,378 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,691 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 21,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,002 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,125 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,495 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 14,701 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 13,832 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 11,976 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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NEL 830 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NEL 830, 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 NEL 830 registered?

NEL 830 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 2007.

Is NEL 830 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEL 830 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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