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GT04 DAB

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,986 mi
Last recorded62,986 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT04 DAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 62,986 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 60,228 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 59,697 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 55,649 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 50,207 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 50,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 50,000 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 49,767 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 49,765 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,737 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 49,734 miles

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

Battery loose

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,309 miles

Battery loose

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,764 miles

Battery loose

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2016 46,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,062 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 40,015 miles

metal in tread n/s/f tyre

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

Fail 2 May 2014 40,015 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

metal in tread n/s/f tyre

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,126 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 27 Mar 2012 28,360 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 28,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,872 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,354 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 16,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,970 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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GT04 DAB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GT04 DAB, 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 GT04 DAB registered?

GT04 DAB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is GT04 DAB safe to buy?

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