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A23 BPR

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,870 mi
Last recorded81,870 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 BPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 81,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 81,396 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 79,818 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 78,018 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 78,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 73,202 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,646 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 66,705 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 66,693 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked x2 (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,046 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 61,303 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 61,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,699 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 53,717 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,952 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 20,401 miles

brake fluid low

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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A23 BPR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 A23 BPR, 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 A23 BPR registered?

A23 BPR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is A23 BPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 BPR shows 18 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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