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SW07 WLF

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,966 mi
Last recorded34,966 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 WLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 34,966 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 33,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 30,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 25,582 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 80,172 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 73,618 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 65,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,464 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 58,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,264 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2016 55,249 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 55,249 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,149 miles

Front brake discs slight wear and corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 51,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,835 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 30,834 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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 10 Mar 2010 23,443 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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SW07 WLF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SW07 WLF, 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 SW07 WLF registered?

SW07 WLF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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