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FTY 200

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,807 mi
Last recorded48,807 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTY 200
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 48,807 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 47,894 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 46,809 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 44,475 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 43,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 42,205 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,212 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 41,213 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 39,052 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,879 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,405 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 34,078 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 34,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,052 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,589 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 29,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,195 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 24,033 miles

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

Front tyres badly scrubbed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2012 16,189 miles

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 8 Nov 2010 13,330 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 11,932 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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FTY 200 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FTY 200, 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 FTY 200 registered?

FTY 200 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is FTY 200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTY 200 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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