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BV06 MXH

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,330 mi
Last recorded126,330 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 MXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 126,330 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 124,790 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 121,594 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 118,795 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 116,582 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 116,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 112,562 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front rubber jacking point damaged/missing. undertray around it damaged also

Rear non obligatory brake lamp slightly broken

Pass 12 Aug 2020 109,535 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,324 miles

Center brake light slightly broken

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 106,881 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 104,541 miles

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

engine trays fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 20 Aug 2016 101,587 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,936 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,122 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 85,963 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Oct 2012 72,258 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside door mirror glass low

rear tyres are worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,258 miles

offside door mirror glass low

rear tyres are worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,284 miles

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

the nearside front jacking point rubber is missing and the plastic is broken

Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,213 miles

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

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

part of drivers screen wash jet is blocked

Fail 23 Sep 2009 39,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,899 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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BV06 MXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 BV06 MXH, 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 BV06 MXH registered?

BV06 MXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is BV06 MXH safe to buy?

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