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9966 LV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,002 mi
Last recorded106,002 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9966 LV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 106,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 102,658 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR&OSR wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 99,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm ball joint slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR&OSR worn close to legal limit + NSR worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,672 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 94,877 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 91,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 86,701 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,741 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Under trays and covers limit inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,299 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,338 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,642 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,917 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,080 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,231 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 41,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 33,755 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,682 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 26,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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9966 LV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 9966 LV, 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 9966 LV registered?

9966 LV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is 9966 LV safe to buy?

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