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2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,288 mi
Last recorded75,288 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 NM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 75,288 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 74,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,365 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 70,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 69,765 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 69,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,332 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,078 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 65,814 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp beam pattern weak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower ball joint (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower ball joint (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,317 miles

Drive belt perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower ball joint (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2016 62,317 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Drive belt perished

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower ball joint (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,049 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt perished/cracked

offside rear exhaust hanger cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2014 55,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,385 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 45,557 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 May 2012 45,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,864 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,543 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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42 NM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 42 NM, 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 42 NM registered?

42 NM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is 42 NM safe to buy?

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