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DC06 BNX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,300 mi
Last recorded91,300 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 BNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 91,300 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2025 91,300 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2024 90,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre on 2 mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 90,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre on 2 mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 86,328 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 81,825 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 81,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2020 79,755 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 79,524 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,700 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 78,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 74,997 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,499 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 65,644 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 64,206 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 64,205 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,888 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,393 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 54,798 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,065 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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DC06 BNX 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 80%.

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 DC06 BNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC06 BNX registered?

DC06 BNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is DC06 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC06 BNX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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