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BV06 MYX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,617 mi
Last recorded107,617 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 MYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 107,617 miles

Engine cover undertrays fitted

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 115,371 miles

Engine misfire

Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 105,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine misfire

Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 100,434 miles

Dip stick missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Under tray insecure and broken

Fail 4 Sep 2023 100,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Dip stick missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Under tray insecure and broken

Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,078 miles

N/repeater lamp lenses broken

N/s door mirror has crack

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2022 96,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/repeater lamp lenses broken

N/s door mirror has crack

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

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

Oil leak

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 91,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking

Fail 4 Sep 2021 91,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 81,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,638 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,749 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,912 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 55,487 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,704 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,517 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,447 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 34,566 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,733 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,239 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 MYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MYX, 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 MYX registered?

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

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