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17 EW

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,725 mi
Last recorded24,725 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 EW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 24,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 23,401 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 22,492 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 22,188 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2020 21,596 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 20,748 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 20,246 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 18,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,495 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 17,128 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2014 16,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Apr 2013 15,045 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2012 13,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Mar 2011 10,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 5,368 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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17 EW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 17 EW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 17 EW?

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What year was 17 EW registered?

17 EW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is 17 EW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 EW shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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