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BT06 LXW

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,939 mi
Last recorded71,939 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 LXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 71,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 71,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 67,380 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 62,076 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 57,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 50,869 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 49,755 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 47,080 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

underbody and underbonnet panels fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Jan 2018 45,833 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

underbody and underbonnet panels fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Jan 2017 42,028 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jan 2017 42,028 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,924 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 32,982 miles

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

advise o/s/r tyre low

Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,537 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 30,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,088 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,079 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 23,119 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,119 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,466 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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BT06 LXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT06 LXW, 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 BT06 LXW registered?

BT06 LXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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