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599 DYX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,780 mi
Last recorded18,780 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration599 DYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 18,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 18,630 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 18,624 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 18,570 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 17,556 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 17,424 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 17,268 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,102 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,712 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 15,445 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 15,166 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracks on all tyre treads

Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,443 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 7,411 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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599 DYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 599 DYX, 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 599 DYX registered?

599 DYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is 599 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 599 DYX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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