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9523 OZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,363 mi
Last recorded72,363 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9523 OZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 72,363 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,989 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 71,058 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s/f and o/s/f discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 67,974 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 67,018 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 65,418 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 65,404 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine /underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,123 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,445 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,340 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 56,031 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres have slight damage

Fail 21 Aug 2013 47,197 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres have slight damage

Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

used tapley unsure how to turn off system brakes have been overhauled

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,535 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 30,236 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 25,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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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9523 OZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 9523 OZ, 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 9523 OZ registered?

9523 OZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is 9523 OZ safe to buy?

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