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PE07 SFX

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,656 mi
Last recorded101,656 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE07 SFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 101,656 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,316 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,144 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,670 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 81,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 79,298 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 79,294 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,597 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,946 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 70,862 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 Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,310 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 65,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,711 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 56,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,613 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,341 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 35,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,960 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,908 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,343 miles

front brake discs corroded

front wipers smeary

rear discs corroded

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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PE07 SFX 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 76.2%.

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 PE07 SFX, 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 PE07 SFX registered?

PE07 SFX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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