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YK57 YHE

2007 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,727 mi
Last recorded97,727 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl47,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 YHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 97,727 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 97,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 79,743 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 79,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,555 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 60,847 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 58,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 53,865 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,679 miles

offside front and both rear tyre valves perished slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2019 52,736 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 47,209 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 47,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,287 miles

Front Bothe tyres cracking in tread

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,855 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,344 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 18,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,793 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,157 miles

rear tyres wearing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,957 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,304 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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YK57 YHE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YK57 YHE, 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 YK57 YHE registered?

YK57 YHE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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