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OE53 JCS

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,664 mi
Last recorded65,664 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 JCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 65,664 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 31 Mar 2025 64,645 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,458 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 3 Mar 2023 61,112 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2023 61,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,581 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,112 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 55,112 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 54,451 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,799 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,268 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,365 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,092 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,843 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 32,804 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,602 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 25,243 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 20 May 2011 14,796 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 5,933 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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OE53 JCS 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE53 JCS, 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 OE53 JCS registered?

OE53 JCS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is OE53 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 JCS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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