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CH04 DRY

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,227 mi
Last recorded80,227 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH04 DRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,227 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 75,411 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 72,760 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,335 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 69,985 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 69,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,908 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,828 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 67,769 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 66,628 miles

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

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

brake pads warning lamp on o/s rear brake pad sensor/wires brocken

n/s rear tyre has a deep cut

Fail 25 Apr 2015 66,628 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake pads warning lamp on o/s rear brake pad sensor/wires brocken

n/s rear tyre has a deep cut

Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,109 miles

cut on nearside front tyre inner sidewall

cut on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

different wheels fitted to front axle tyres the same size

Fail 23 Apr 2014 60,109 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

cut on nearside front tyre inner sidewall

cut on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

different wheels fitted to front axle tyres the same size

Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play offside front accumulater lower balljoint

Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,693 miles

Belly pan fitted

Both rear tyres getting low

Full sill covers fitted

Rear discs slightly corroded

Slight oil leaks

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 50,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,194 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 40,876 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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CH04 DRY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CH04 DRY, 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 CH04 DRY registered?

CH04 DRY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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