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VEE 38

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,512 mi
Last recorded74,512 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEE 38
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 74,512 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2026 74,489 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 73,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 71,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 68,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 65,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 63,428 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 60,425 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2019 57,769 miles

under covers preventing from seeing components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,352 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 54,316 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2017 51,852 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,775 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,261 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,132 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,874 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,433 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 37,433 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,786 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,665 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 25,665 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 17,970 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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VEE 38 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VEE 38, 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 VEE 38 registered?

VEE 38 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is VEE 38 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEE 38 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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