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W4 CPF

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,974 mi
Last recorded18,974 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 CPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 18,974 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 18,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

battery light on dash

electrical burning smell coming from engine bay (alternator?)

Pass 29 Jul 2023 18,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 18,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 18,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 18,154 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,124 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 17,854 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 17,518 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,597 miles

Slight corrosion to inner face of front discs

Pass 23 Aug 2014 15,723 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,670 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 12,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2011 11,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Jul 2011 11,292 miles

undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,727 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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W4 CPF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 W4 CPF, 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 W4 CPF registered?

W4 CPF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 August 2007.

Is W4 CPF safe to buy?

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