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GWC 813

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,536 mi
Last recorded61,536 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWC 813
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 61,536 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 60,683 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 60,683 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 59,513 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 59,513 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 59,008 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,706 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 53,702 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 52,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and split and has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,702 miles

engine and under covers fitted

both front tyres perished

Fail 22 Aug 2017 49,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front tyres perished

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,097 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 48,097 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,987 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,135 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,981 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,955 miles

exhaust rusty

r/n/s tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,272 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,506 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,003 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GWC 813 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GWC 813, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWC 813 registered?

GWC 813 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is GWC 813 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWC 813 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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