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R7 JYF

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,215 mi
Last recorded87,215 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 JYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 87,215 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 83,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,793 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 77,795 miles

Front Both front caster arm bushes deteriorating

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front camber arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 77,317 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 77,317 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 76,357 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,905 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 72,846 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,987 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 67,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,747 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,048 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 37,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,100 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs worn thin plus slightly pitted

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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R7 JYF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R7 JYF, 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 R7 JYF registered?

R7 JYF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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