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BV06 MXT

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,677 mi
Last recorded99,677 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 99,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 98,150 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,887 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 94,887 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 94,881 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 94,872 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,559 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 84,874 miles

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,027 miles

Eml showing on dash

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 7 May 2015 76,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise sucurity of plastic under panel n/s .

Fail 7 May 2015 76,302 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise sucurity of plastic under panel n/s .

Fail 7 May 2015 76,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,087 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 63,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

air bag light on

Fail 12 Feb 2013 63,210 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,462 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 36,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,372 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,643 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 MXT 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

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

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