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RV07 RKZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,843 mi
Last recorded71,843 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 RKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 71,843 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 71,320 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 71,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 70,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 70,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 69,750 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 69,750 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 69,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,001 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 69,001 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,807 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,338 miles

Nearside Front wheel buckled

both front metal brake pipes corroeded

plastic under trays covering under side off car covering lots of components unable to see rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Mar 2017 63,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to canvase (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and cut in side walls

Nearside Front wheel buckled

both front metal brake pipes corroeded

plastic under trays covering under side off car covering lots of components unable to see rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,239 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inside edge

plastic undertrays fitted covering some componets

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front wiper blade just met requirements

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,390 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,739 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,058 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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RV07 RKZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV07 RKZ, 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 RV07 RKZ registered?

RV07 RKZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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