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RK57 YJC

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,668 mi
Last recorded52,668 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 YJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 52,668 miles

Brake wear waring on dash- brake pads etc ok

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering arm/rod appears to be slightly bent ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 52,668 miles

Brake wear waring on dash- brake pads etc ok

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering arm/rod appears to be slightly bent ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 51,385 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2024 48,479 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (both sides) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2023 46,863 miles

Brake warning light on

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 45,815 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 45,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 43,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,734 miles

front discs worn

Fail 15 Jul 2019 39,723 miles

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

front discs worn

off side front tyre inner side wall cut not showing cords

Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,210 miles

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,694 miles

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

charging light illuminated

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,931 miles

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

charge lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,357 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 22,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2014 22,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,721 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RK57 YJC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK57 YJC, 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 RK57 YJC registered?

RK57 YJC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is RK57 YJC safe to buy?

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