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PL04 OCT

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,758 mi
Last recorded111,758 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 OCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 111,758 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 109,224 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,278 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2020 104,886 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2020 104,886 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2018 104,503 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 104,502 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 103,657 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 103,652 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in power steering pump noted?

Fail 3 Oct 2016 102,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,906 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,693 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,762 miles

eng oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 87,762 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

eng oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 82,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,855 miles

rear discs very very poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2011 78,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear discs very very poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,187 miles

front disc worn/scored plus pads low

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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PL04 OCT 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 70%.

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 PL04 OCT, 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 PL04 OCT registered?

PL04 OCT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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