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GMZ 3938

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,601 mi
Last recorded128,601 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMZ 3938
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 128,601 miles

Central Rear def oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 124,606 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2024 123,623 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 116,445 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 116,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 109,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 109,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spribg link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 100,394 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 100,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 91,560 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 91,465 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque strut are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre going out of shape.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 77,754 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 67,320 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 67,320 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 53,932 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,700 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 48,320 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,422 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 38,817 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked & perished in tread grooves

Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,824 miles

both front tyres poor condition & heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,295 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,302 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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GMZ 3938 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GMZ 3938, 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 GMZ 3938 registered?

GMZ 3938 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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