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R1 JAP

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,219 mi
Last recorded78,219 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 JAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 78,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 75,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension self leveling unit balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 75,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension self leveling unit balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 4 Mar 2024 70,555 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,110 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 66,106 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 60,191 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 52,815 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 46,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 46,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,511 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 39,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 29,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35x19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,700 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,065 miles

285/30x19

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,599 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,898 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,207 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 17,200 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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R1 JAP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc 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 R1 JAP, 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 R1 JAP registered?

R1 JAP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 2007.

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