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VO05 ELS

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,948 mi
Last recorded31,948 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 ELS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 31,948 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 58,405 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 9 Dec 2024 51,349 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 51,349 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 51,202 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 31,902 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 46,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 46,981 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Borderline (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 29,633 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 42,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 29,079 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 38,852 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 38,852 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 26,778 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 31,971 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 23,995 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 22,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 22,135 miles

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Pass 22 Nov 2018 20,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 19,122 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

O/s/r tyre wearing thin.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 16,858 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level light has 2 l.e.d.s not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 16,838 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 16,786 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 16,717 miles

Boot lid will not open via outside handle.

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be mis read.

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 16,523 miles

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)

battery warning light on (red)

boot lid wont open via outside handle

front no plate damaged but not likely to be mis read

small cut o/s/f tyre tread within requirements

Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,301 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 16,230 miles

high level brake light partially inop

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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VO05 ELS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO05 ELS, 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 VO05 ELS registered?

VO05 ELS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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