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OU07 XGJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,682 mi
Last recorded49,682 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 XGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 49,682 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 48,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on under tray of car near front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 47,472 miles

small chips on front screen.

Fail 20 Dec 2019 47,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

small chips on front screen.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 43,934 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,946 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,363 miles

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine covers and under trays, obscuring some testable items from view

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Lower strut mount (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,927 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 33,329 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

superficial side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,329 miles

superficial side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,885 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Mar 2010 28,878 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

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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OU07 XGJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU07 XGJ, 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 OU07 XGJ registered?

OU07 XGJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is OU07 XGJ safe to buy?

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