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CU06 KKS

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,498 mi
Last recorded111,498 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 KKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 111,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 105,205 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 101,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 101,906 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (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 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 101,019 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,477 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 99,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 98,216 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,710 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 95,710 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,601 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damage

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 86,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damage

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,542 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 82,513 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,326 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 78,323 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,823 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 rear tyre deteriating some inner cracks starting.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 52,325 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 rear tyre deteriating some inner cracks starting.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 33,744 miles

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

Front discs a little worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 33,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front discs a little worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 14,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,633 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges and cut on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,511 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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CU06 KKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CU06 KKS, 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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CU06 KKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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