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V18 MSL

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,628 mi
Last recorded109,628 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 MSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 109,628 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded at joint to front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 109,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded at joint to front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 108,740 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 108,716 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Total parking brake effort only16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 107,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 106,274 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 104,711 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,158 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 103,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,469 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 90,230 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,025 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,053 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,806 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 54,996 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,597 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,320 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 21,469 miles

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

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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V18 MSL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V18 MSL, 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 V18 MSL registered?

V18 MSL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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