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R70 LET

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,060 mi
Last recorded83,060 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 LET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 83,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 79,351 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 76,374 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 76,348 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner big bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner big bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox started to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 68,034 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,970 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 60,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 54,062 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,176 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 41,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,116 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,525 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,221 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

cracks in both rear tyre tread paterns

tyres all wearing low 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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R70 LET is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R70 LET, 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 R70 LET registered?

R70 LET is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is R70 LET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 LET shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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