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BV06 MXM

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,395 mi
Last recorded110,395 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 110,395 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 106,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s rear pipes to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

O/s front brake dust sheild come loose

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 101,616 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted

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

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inside of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 101,616 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine and underbody covers fitted

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

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inside of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 96,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 91,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi through bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 85,495 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 83,839 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,677 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,339 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,409 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges

Fail 16 Nov 2016 52,406 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 23 Dec 2015 47,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,668 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,079 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 36,049 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,588 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has a cut on the inside edge but not deep enough to show tyre coards

Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,280 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,444 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 MXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,657 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MXM, 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 MXM registered?

BV06 MXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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