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CT06 MER

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,580 mi
Last recorded65,580 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT06 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2026 65,580 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 65,516 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,502 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 65,488 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,474 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,460 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,440 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 65,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,171 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,146 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,093 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 65,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 65,069 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,963 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,916 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,549 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,471 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,210 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,508 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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CT06 MER is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CT06 MER, 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 CT06 MER registered?

CT06 MER is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is CT06 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT06 MER shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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