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W6 MEM

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,681 mi
Last recorded80,681 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 MEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 80,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 2 Apr 2024 80,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

intermittent horn fault

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 31 Mar 2023 79,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 79,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 77,233 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,524 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,433 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,662 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,546 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,188 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,585 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 36,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,244 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,189 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 25,015 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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W6 MEM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W6 MEM, 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 W6 MEM registered?

W6 MEM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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