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S500 RMG

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,537 mi
Last recorded70,537 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 RMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 70,537 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2025 69,598 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 68,384 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 67,226 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,187 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 65,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,790 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 63,129 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,765 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 59,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom of air bag suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,413 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 55,384 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,699 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,255 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,051 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 36,430 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,283 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 36,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,176 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,856 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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S500 RMG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S500 RMG, 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 S500 RMG registered?

S500 RMG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is S500 RMG safe to buy?

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