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SL55 AMG

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,747 mi
Last recorded64,747 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 64,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 64,725 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 63,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all brake discs corroded on face slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2025 63,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all brake discs corroded on face slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,123 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 61,179 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,061 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,621 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2018 55,758 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 22 Nov 2018 55,758 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, starting to perish & crack in outer tread & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

dash display indicates a battery fault

Pass 23 Nov 2017 54,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 53,638 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner shoulder

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

both side repeaters have condensation inside the unit

Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,690 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 52,690 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 49,647 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 49,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,854 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,889 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,752 miles

parking brake travel high

Pass 25 May 2011 30,426 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,774 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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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SL55 AMG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SL55 AMG, 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 SL55 AMG registered?

SL55 AMG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is SL55 AMG safe to buy?

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