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1001 VM

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,780 mi
Last recorded64,780 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1001 VM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,780 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 64,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,940 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 62,027 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,670 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 57,158 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,560 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 57,797 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 57,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,143 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,997 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,636 miles

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

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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1001 VM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,657 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 1001 VM, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1001 VM registered?

1001 VM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is 1001 VM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1001 VM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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