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FX06 UPA

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

194,348 mi
Last recorded194,348 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 UPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 194,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 186,283 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 177,839 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 168,469 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 154,894 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 139,322 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 130,377 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 123,497 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 123,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower ball joint (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 115,437 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,628 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,134 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,250 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 71,193 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 50,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 42,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 33,837 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 33,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,408 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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FX06 UPA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FX06 UPA, 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 FX06 UPA registered?

FX06 UPA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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The MOT history for FX06 UPA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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