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3 SWX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,004 mi
Last recorded73,004 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 73,004 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 72,636 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 71,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 71,078 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 70,733 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 70,125 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 69,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts slightly steeping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 68,354 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 68,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower ball joint on shock(onto suspension arm) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower ball joint on shock(onto suspension arm) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,992 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 61,935 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,634 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,665 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,580 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 43,221 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 43,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 38,683 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,024 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 30,980 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 29,056 miles

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

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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3 SWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 3 SWX, 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

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What year was 3 SWX registered?

3 SWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is 3 SWX safe to buy?

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