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G8 MPH

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,954 mi
Last recorded75,954 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 MPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 75,954 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 75,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 74,999 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 74,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,648 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 73,565 miles

Nearside mirror indicator lense cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2016 71,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 68,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 67,420 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 67,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Cracks in tyre tread and slight damage.

Pass 25 May 2013 65,939 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 65,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 May 2013 65,926 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 58,941 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre perishing/worn and poor.....nail in inner sidewall replace ASAP.

nearside rear tyre cut in tread/perishing/cracking...nail in tread...replace soon.

offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing...nail in tread...replace soon.

Pass 31 May 2011 58,941 miles

nearside front tyre perishing/worn and poor.....nail in inner sidewall replace ASAP.

nearside rear tyre cut in tread/perishing/cracking...nail in tread...replace soon.

offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing...nail in tread...replace soon.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,070 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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G8 MPH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G8 MPH, 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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G8 MPH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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