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CSZ 515

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,154 mi
Last recorded103,154 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 515
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 103,154 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 102,178 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 100,987 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 100,986 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 99,601 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 99,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 96,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 91,820 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Three led bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 91,382 miles

3 LED bulbs inop in high level stop light

engine covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake doesnt lock out

o/s/f backing plate insecure

rear shocker casings corroded

rust lips on front brake discs

Fail 9 Mar 2021 91,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

3 LED bulbs inop in high level stop light

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake doesnt lock out

o/s/f backing plate insecure

rear shocker casings corroded

rust lips on front brake discs

slight rust lips on rear brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2020 88,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 84,796 miles

window wipers cancel out when left hand indicator applied

Fail 12 Feb 2019 84,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

window wipers cancel out when left hand indicator applied

Pass 5 Mar 2018 81,995 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 81,948 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

Fail 9 Feb 2017 78,720 miles

Fuel system component leaking hose at pump (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,528 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded very slight where entering the inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front tyre and valve slightly cracked

fuel pump intake hose slightly deteriorated at end but no obvious leaks

Fail 2 Feb 2016 75,528 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded very slight where entering the inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre and valve slightly cracked

fuel pump intake hose slightly deteriorated at end but no obvious leaks

Pass 13 Feb 2015 69,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,299 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers could be better

service light displayed

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,046 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,699 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 43,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,907 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,118 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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CSZ 515 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 CSZ 515, 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 CSZ 515 registered?

CSZ 515 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is CSZ 515 safe to buy?

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