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YF57 KBJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,375 mi
Last recorded68,375 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 KBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 68,375 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 67,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked/damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2023 65,964 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 64,783 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,104 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,161 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 60,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

knocking noise on o/s/f wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres perished

rusty areas

Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 59,105 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,100 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,359 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,945 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,503 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,980 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,402 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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YF57 KBJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,461cc 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 YF57 KBJ, 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 YF57 KBJ registered?

YF57 KBJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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