2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5L Petrol · KB03 NRB
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 124,999 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB03 NRB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 124,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB03 NRB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz Sl (KB03 NRB) between January 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KB03 NRB Mileage History
- 26/01/2022119,750 mi
- 26/06/2024122,659 mi+2,909 mi
- 31/07/2024122,688 mi+29 mi
- 17/06/2025124,999 mi+2,311 mi
Average of roughly 1,549 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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