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UK51 AMB

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,887 mi
Last recorded58,887 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK51 AMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,462cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,887 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 58,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 57,595 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 53,432 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 53,430 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 52,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 52,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 51,667 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 50,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Service overdue.

Pass 14 May 2018 49,710 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 46,639 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 45,106 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 42,707 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 42,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advisory nearside front tyre has slight tearing to inner sidewall

Pass 21 May 2014 38,676 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 31,970 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 23,292 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 12,943 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,714 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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UK51 AMB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,462cc 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 UK51 AMB, 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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UK51 AMB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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