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YG07 RDE

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,684 mi
Last recorded60,684 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 RDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 60,684 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 58,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2024 57,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,082 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 56,032 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 55,456 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))

Pass 27 May 2019 53,913 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 53,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 52,843 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 51,541 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted front to rear , not allowing full inspection

plastic sill covers & plastic covers on some rear suspension components , not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Nov 2017 51,541 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted front to rear , not allowing full inspection

plastic sill covers & plastic covers on some rear suspension components , not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,822 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,088 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 25,399 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,617 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,386 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 16,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front discs worn

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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YG07 RDE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YG07 RDE, 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 YG07 RDE registered?

YG07 RDE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is YG07 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG07 RDE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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