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RBO 286

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,923 mi
Last recorded118,923 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBO 286
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 118,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 117,010 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 116,029 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,947 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 101,440 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,707 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 93,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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))

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

fuel flap held by tape

Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 82,037 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 79,894 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,456 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,448 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 77,447 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,355 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,562 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 66,562 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake warning lamp on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre split around inner sidewall to tread seam.Advise new tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2013 54,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre split around inner sidewall to tread seam.Advise new tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,106 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 41,849 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,703 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 30,703 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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RBO 286 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RBO 286, 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 RBO 286 registered?

RBO 286 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 June 2007.

Is RBO 286 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBO 286 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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