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EY06 GCV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,131 mi
Last recorded59,131 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 GCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 59,131 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, tyre also has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 59,108 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, tyre also has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 55,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 48,986 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 45,954 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 44,525 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 42,644 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 40,612 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,232 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,812 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 29,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,149 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,157 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,975 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 9,760 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Jun 2009 5,640 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES,TOP MOUNTS AND BRAKE PIVOT DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

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 GCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 GCV, 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

How do I check the history of EY06 GCV?

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What year was EY06 GCV registered?

EY06 GCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is EY06 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY06 GCV 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.

Does EY06 GCV have outstanding finance?

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