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SL55 TJD

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,064 mi
Last recorded97,064 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 TJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 97,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 97,063 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 79,717 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 68,060 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 61,073 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 61,073 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 51,437 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 51,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,622 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,320 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Very slight leak from CV joint

Pass 26 May 2015 45,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 42,968 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 41,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,742 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,595 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 30,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,435 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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SL55 TJD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TJD, 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 TJD registered?

SL55 TJD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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