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DA06 FCN

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,017 mi
Last recorded147,017 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 FCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 147,017 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 145,645 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 145,645 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 143,232 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 143,232 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 139,463 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 139,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 135,787 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 128,998 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 126,622 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 123,247 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 117,318 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 117,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached outer rose bush not sitting fully in arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened outer rose bush rubber boot damaged. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 112,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Ball joint has slight play Spring Control Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Ball joint has slight play Spring Control Arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,433 miles

Oil leak from engine underside.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 105,433 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine underside.

Fail 29 May 2015 96,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

Slight play in both rear outer spring control arm joints

Pass 29 May 2015 96,624 miles

Rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

Slight play in both rear outer spring control arm joints

Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,300 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some oil leaks from engine area

Pass 31 May 2012 71,202 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 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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,858 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,930 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,038 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)

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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DA06 FCN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA06 FCN, 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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DA06 FCN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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