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V888 AMP

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,572 mi
Last recorded200,572 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 AMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 200,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 200,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction oil level near minimum (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear heat shield above silencer is loose due to corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 178,463 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 178,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 133,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 133,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 109,860 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 109,860 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 83,463 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 83,463 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 83,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 79,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 79,070 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,708 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,892 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 58,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V888 AMP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V888 AMP, 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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V888 AMP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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