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FX06 UVE

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,645 mi
Last recorded103,645 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 UVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 102,931 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 102,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 96,412 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 96,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,217 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 83,473 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 83,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,411 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 78,303 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,600 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 71,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,131 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,367 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,466 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,767 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,415 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,127 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,407 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 UVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

FX06 UVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is FX06 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX06 UVE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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