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RUI 120

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,693 mi
Last recorded54,693 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 120
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,462cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 54,693 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 52,255 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 51,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge 285/30R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 51,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge 285/30R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 50,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 50,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 48,746 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 46,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 44,169 miles

Front both front suspension dust covers split

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 44,115 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front both front suspension dust covers split

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 40,975 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 40,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,233 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,293 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2017 33,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 28,133 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 27,801 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 27,801 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 25,892 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 22,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,857 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,593 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 16,924 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 14,509 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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RUI 120 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUI 120, 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 RUI 120 registered?

RUI 120 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is RUI 120 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 120 shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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