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489 UXT

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,584 mi
Last recorded87,584 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration489 UXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 87,584 miles

car has oil leaks

slight play in n/s/f stub pin bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,584 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car has oil leaks

slight play in n/s/f stub pin bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2011 87,421 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 85,420 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 85,315 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 85,310 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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489 UXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 489 UXT, 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 489 UXT?

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What year was 489 UXT registered?

489 UXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is 489 UXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 489 UXT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 489 UXT have outstanding finance?

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