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2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,834 mi
Last recorded85,834 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2760 TW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 85,834 miles

Battery fault / flat

Offside Front Inner wing corroded near suspension leg

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre damaged , various cuts in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,369 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess leaking oil (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 84,369 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess leaking oil (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,616 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 82,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush air suspension lower ball joint (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,132 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 80,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,328 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,114 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,027 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,062 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 57,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,541 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 55,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 52,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,146 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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2760 TW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 2760 TW, 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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2760 TW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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