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SV07 OTW

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,477 mi
Last recorded91,477 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 OTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 91,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ( shock mount ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 91,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ( shock mount ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 91,238 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 91,177 miles

both front steel brake pipes going to flexi pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 23 Mar 2023 91,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front steel brake pipes going to flexi pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jan 2022 91,046 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,633 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 85,862 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 85,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,403 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,479 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 72,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault esp fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower mount joint (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released dash board (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released dash board (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 71,284 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 67,002 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)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 61,046 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 50,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF fog lamp cracked

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 45,564 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 36,756 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 36,756 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,826 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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SV07 OTW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SV07 OTW, 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 SV07 OTW registered?

SV07 OTW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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