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E12 PAE

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,897 mi
Last recorded117,897 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 PAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 117,897 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2026 117,897 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 113,556 miles

Near side front jacking point cover missing

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

Off side front and both rear wheels have been welded

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 113,496 miles

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

Near side front jacking point cover missing

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

Off side front and both rear wheels have been welded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 101,076 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 100,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 98,987 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 98,611 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,340 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 91,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,068 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 84,068 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,398 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 75,398 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,745 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,578 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,346 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheels have cocmetic damage to edges

brake wear illumination on dash

front brake discs and pads worn

jacking plug missing n/s/f

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,926 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 29,925 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E12 PAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 E12 PAE, 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 E12 PAE registered?

E12 PAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is E12 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 PAE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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