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SK57 SBV

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,482 mi
Last recorded38,482 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 SBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 38,482 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 38,445 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 37,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 36,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 36,386 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 36,371 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 35,633 miles

oil residue on undertray

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2021 35,617 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured fracture on inner lip (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

oil residue on undertray

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 34,878 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 34,474 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,374 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 30,228 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2017 30,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,074 miles

Front front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,218 miles

Both front tyres bold on the inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 24,133 miles

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 21,656 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 18,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 14,477 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 9,202 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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SK57 SBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 SK57 SBV, 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 SK57 SBV registered?

SK57 SBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is SK57 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK57 SBV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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