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SL57 ARM

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Maroon Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,431 mi
Last recorded141,431 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 ARM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 141,431 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 134,475 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 127,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 118,633 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 109,810 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ( very slight ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point rubber missing

under tray fitted impending inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,859 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 75,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread surface area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,692 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 52,874 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 52,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45 x 17 99 w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,602 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 48,602 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,549 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 35,801 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,109 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,649 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 9,713 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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SL57 ARM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Maroon with a 3,498cc 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 SL57 ARM, 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 SL57 ARM registered?

SL57 ARM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is SL57 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL57 ARM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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