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EY06 FAA

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,816 mi
Last recorded52,816 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 FAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 52,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2025 51,050 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 50,601 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 48,733 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 47,113 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 46,183 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 43,669 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 41,511 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,236 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,901 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,586 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 32,297 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 30,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 27,609 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,171 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 20,714 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 20,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EY06 FAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EY06 FAA, 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 EY06 FAA registered?

EY06 FAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 2006.

Is EY06 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY06 FAA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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