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C20 RPS

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

156,348 mi
Last recorded156,348 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 RPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 156,348 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 155,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 153,901 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 150,748 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 147,375 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 147,368 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 146,088 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 140,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 138,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 130,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 123,678 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 115,102 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 104,547 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 94,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,257 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,611 miles

Geometry required

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front fog light damage

Fail 11 Jan 2011 48,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front fog light damage

Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,671 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,696 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 29,685 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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C20 RPS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C20 RPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C20 RPS registered?

C20 RPS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is C20 RPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 RPS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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