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TJ56 TTT

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,256 mi
Last recorded91,256 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ56 TTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 91,256 miles

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

vehicle has been fully underseal all b/ pipes covered

Fail 11 Aug 2026 91,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 88,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

below car covered in plastic preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2024 84,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear 1 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play + inner steering arm slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ limit @ x of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

below car covered in plastic preventing full inspection of fuel + braking system

Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,479 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 81,450 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 81,226 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 81,218 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 20 Mar 2020 81,050 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,703 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/17 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/17 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,199 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,193 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,531 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 60,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,756 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,630 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 9 Mar 2011 27,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 20,152 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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TJ56 TTT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TJ56 TTT, 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 TJ56 TTT registered?

TJ56 TTT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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