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S55 MNL

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,522 mi
Last recorded37,522 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 MNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 37,522 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 37,417 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 37,417 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 36,918 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 36,918 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,744 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 36,508 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,664 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 35,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 34,416 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 34,416 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 32,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 29,832 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 28,718 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,461 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 26,588 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2011 22,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 22,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,528 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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S55 MNL 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 76.2%.

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 S55 MNL, 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 S55 MNL registered?

S55 MNL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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