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970 STD

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,215 mi
Last recorded58,215 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration970 STD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,215 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,524 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,663 miles

Both front tyre outer edges starting to perish

Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,032 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight damage to outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,314 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 45,314 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear fog lamp bulb inop

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,016 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,640 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 37,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,002 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,014 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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970 STD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 970 STD, 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 970 STD registered?

970 STD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is 970 STD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 970 STD shows 12 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.

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