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YC57 APU

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,631 mi
Last recorded81,631 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 APU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2026 81,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 May 2026 81,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear 285-30-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2023 80,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,315 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose but still secure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,680 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 72,679 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 69,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,210 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 56,580 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,939 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 54,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,525 miles

Both front tyres have cuts on inner walls

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,479 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,626 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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YC57 APU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC57 APU, 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 YC57 APU registered?

YC57 APU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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