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SJ57 YJU

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,815 mi
Last recorded35,815 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 YJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 35,815 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 35,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 35,291 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 33,983 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 33,510 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 31,399 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 30,220 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 30,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,832 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 21,420 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 15,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 10,403 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 9,797 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 9,797 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 8,341 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 7,535 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 6,744 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 5,460 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 4,069 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 2,913 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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SJ57 YJU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SJ57 YJU, 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 SJ57 YJU registered?

SJ57 YJU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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