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YJ07 LYK

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,033 mi
Last recorded89,033 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 LYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 89,033 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 89,033 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 84,878 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,461 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 73,897 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,905 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 64,423 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 64,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 58,834 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 58,832 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,422 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,082 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,674 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,567 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,344 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,622 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,467 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,005 miles

N\S FRONT TYRE CUTS ON OUTER SIDEWALL

N\S REAR TYRE CUTS ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,347 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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YJ07 LYK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YJ07 LYK, 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 YJ07 LYK registered?

YJ07 LYK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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