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WR57 HFU

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,119 mi
Last recorded99,119 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 HFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 99,119 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2026 99,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 96,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,686 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 80,724 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,304 miles

Nearside Front near side wiper

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge

Rear brake pads low

Fail 11 Oct 2022 79,304 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front near side wiper

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge

Rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Oct 2021 77,362 miles

Offside Front wiper

Rear brake pads low

Fail 7 Oct 2021 77,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wiper

Rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,604 miles

front brake pads low, also front discs are lipped

Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,904 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))

unable to check front pads

Fail 15 Oct 2019 72,904 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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))

unable to check front pads

Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,806 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

unable check front brake pads

Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,399 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2017 66,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,218 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,778 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 10 Aug 2013 45,525 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,205 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,040 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,163 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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WR57 HFU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WR57 HFU, 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 WR57 HFU registered?

WR57 HFU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is WR57 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR57 HFU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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