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SH03 PPP

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,745 mi
Last recorded105,745 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 PPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 105,745 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 105,721 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 103,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 101,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 101,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 97,509 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 97,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 96,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 96,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 96,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 96,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,111 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jan 2018 62,207 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 62,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,344 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 41,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,237 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 29,876 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 23,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,577 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,105 miles

unable to see front brake pads clearly please have checked

Pass 17 May 2011 21,612 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,855 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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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SH03 PPP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SH03 PPP, 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 SH03 PPP registered?

SH03 PPP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 2007.

Is SH03 PPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 PPP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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