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PFG 809

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests37 (30 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.1%

Mileage

75,409 mi
Last recorded75,409 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFG 809
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

30 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 75,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 47,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 47,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,855 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 74,855 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 73,621 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 44,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 72,172 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 41,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 41,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,103 miles

All 4 inner wheel arch areas have been oiled / undersealed - covering all shock absorbers etc

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from flex to callipers greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2022 40,543 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 69,992 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 38,372 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,839 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 36,743 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,047 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,138 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,844 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,470 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 27,470 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 27,470 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 63,656 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,980 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 24,980 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,604 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 59,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 22,137 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 49,189 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 19,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 37,526 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

incorrect spaced number plates fitted behind front and rear number plates

Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,707 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,419 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 29,419 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 13,647 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 15,177 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on rdge,o/s worn low on edge

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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PFG 809 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.1%.

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 PFG 809, 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 PFG 809 registered?

PFG 809 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 July 2007.

Is PFG 809 safe to buy?

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