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RA07 GUE

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,739 mi
Last recorded115,739 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 GUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 115,739 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 115,739 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 114,730 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 113,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 113,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 16 Feb 2023 113,089 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 112,949 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 112,083 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Dec 2019 104,999 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,963 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 86,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,369 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2017 73,369 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,829 miles

front tyres inner edges slightly worn

rear nearside tyre drawing pin in tread

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,623 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,734 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,110 miles

front brake discs inner faces slightly uneven wear

Pass 24 May 2012 21,422 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 21,422 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,401 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 11,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 11,763 miles

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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RA07 GUE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RA07 GUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA07 GUE registered?

RA07 GUE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 June 2007.

Is RA07 GUE safe to buy?

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