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FFC 5Y

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,106 mi
Last recorded50,106 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFC 5Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 50,106 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 48,574 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 46,518 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 44,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 33,691 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 29,472 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 26,238 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 25,619 miles

Offside Front O/S/F wheel arch damage

Pass 15 Aug 2017 24,472 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,423 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,883 miles

All four tyres perishing on outer sidewall

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,338 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 17,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 14,302 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,296 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 7,956 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 5,835 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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FFC 5Y is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FFC 5Y, 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 FFC 5Y registered?

FFC 5Y is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is FFC 5Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFC 5Y shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FFC 5Y have outstanding finance?

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