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FLE 491Y

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,519 mi
Last recorded55,519 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 491Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,519 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 55,519 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2007 47,641 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 47,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 46,110 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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FLE 491Y is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FLE 491Y, 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 FLE 491Y registered?

FLE 491Y is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 July 2006.

Is FLE 491Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 491Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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