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D5 LXX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,427 mi
Last recorded109,427 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 LXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 109,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 105,952 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 103,771 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 103,772 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 103,772 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen also partially blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen also partially blocked (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative pull handle broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 103,090 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2023 103,060 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2022 94,517 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 83,770 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 79,059 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,108 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 64,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,240 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,200 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,603 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 39,302 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,394 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,147 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)

Slight split o/s/r/tyre (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,067 miles

cut in tread of o/s rear wheel!

Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,700 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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D5 LXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D5 LXX, 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 D5 LXX registered?

D5 LXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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