2007 Mercedes-Benz SL · 3,151 MOT tests
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL reliability
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLs fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 23 SL years (3,151 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz SLs: 15.3%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz SLs: 15.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 67,222
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,151
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 82% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL
Fail rate by area
- Suspension4.4%
- Brakes3.8%
- Tyres3.7%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Wheels0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.62%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.43%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.11%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.02%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.98%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 0.79%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.14%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.76%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.4%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.76%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL reliable?
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLs fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 23 SL years (3,151 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (1.62% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.43% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (1.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL shows 67,222 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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