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BO55 SOW

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,316 mi
Last recorded76,316 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 SOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 76,316 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 73,276 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 73,161 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake service visit workshop light illuminated

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

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

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor close to disc outer edge

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 72,191 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

SERVICE BRAKE VISIT WORKSHOP

Pass 31 Mar 2020 69,474 miles

both front tyres perishing

service brake visit workshop message shown

Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,619 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 64,821 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,263 miles

Offside Front rear most lower arm, inner bush leaking slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,926 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,794 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 49,177 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,177 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,337 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,621 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,029 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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BO55 SOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BO55 SOW, 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 BO55 SOW registered?

BO55 SOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is BO55 SOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 SOW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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