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AY06 KXC

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,188 mi
Last recorded40,188 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 KXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 40,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 38,469 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 36,539 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 35,027 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 33,029 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin faces down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing this tyre is 13 years old with a large crack spanning the circumference between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre looks like a panel pin.pressures are ok. ()

nearside rear service brake and offside park brake did not lock up on test(against expectation). otherwise ok

Pass 30 Sep 2020 32,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 30,891 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 29,808 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 28,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,986 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,809 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 26,791 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,390 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,694 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 23,694 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,084 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges. starting to tear tread but not down to cords

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,285 miles

left front and both rear tyres are 5-6 years old and surfaces are cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 8,720 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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AY06 KXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 AY06 KXC, 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

How do I check the history of AY06 KXC?

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What year was AY06 KXC registered?

AY06 KXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is AY06 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 KXC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY06 KXC have outstanding finance?

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