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581 RTJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,486 mi
Last recorded39,486 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration581 RTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 39,486 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,931 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 37,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 37,305 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 35,955 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 34,884 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,198 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 31,134 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 31,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 29,842 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 29,836 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,413 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2015 25,834 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 23,604 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 23,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,555 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,858 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,911 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,643 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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581 RTJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,657 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 581 RTJ, 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 581 RTJ registered?

581 RTJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is 581 RTJ safe to buy?

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