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AMG 55Y

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,533 mi
Last recorded36,533 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMG 55Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 36,533 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 35,501 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 35,064 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 32,312 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / cracking in the tread (10 yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the inner shoulder (9 yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front suspension pipe corroded at union under arch

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r perishing/cracking in the tread (9 yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 30,208 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f corroded slightly at ends/ greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil to engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 28,859 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 28,301 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 27,308 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 27,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,924 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 26,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Indicator ,side repeater glows dimly constantly . Not affecting its operation

Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,997 miles

L/H HEAD LAMP, TEMPORARILY HAS HAD RIGHT HAND "KICK-UP" REMOVERED TO GIVE A STRAIGHT LINE BEAM IMAGE...

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s indicator,side repeater glows dim permanently

Fail 6 Feb 2014 20,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s indicator,side repeater glows dim permanently

n/s/r tyre perished and starting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,389 miles

Oil leak

tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 20,011 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,403 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,924 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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AMG 55Y is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 AMG 55Y, 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 AMG 55Y registered?

AMG 55Y is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AMG 55Y safe to buy?

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