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UIG 9179

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,034 mi
Last recorded129,034 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 9179
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 129,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 127,828 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 124,708 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,821 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 120,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 117,739 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 117,739 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 114,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 106,059 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 96,788 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,624 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,027 miles

Nearside Front Wheel buckle

Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,591 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 82,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,241 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 65,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,929 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,641 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 28,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 25,896 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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UIG 9179 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UIG 9179, 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 UIG 9179 registered?

UIG 9179 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is UIG 9179 safe to buy?

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