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SL55 CAV

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,667 mi
Last recorded86,667 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,667 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 83,868 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,114 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 74,087 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,422 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 71,249 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 69,296 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 69,296 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,936 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,108 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 8 Feb 2017 62,266 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 60,961 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 60,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 60,914 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,791 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2015 58,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,896 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,881 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 55,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,232 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,470 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 44,470 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,838 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,108 miles

rear pads low 4-6k

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 CAV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CAV, 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 SL55 CAV registered?

SL55 CAV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 July 2007.

Is SL55 CAV safe to buy?

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