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HF06 DRV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,706 mi
Last recorded62,706 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 DRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 62,706 miles

Front under tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 62,706 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front under tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 57,040 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 51,910 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 51,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 45,386 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,471 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,088 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,816 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 37,816 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,419 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 35,419 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,076 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,327 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,006 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 28,997 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,431 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,711 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 24,710 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 19,427 miles

N/S rear tyre low on inner edge

Wipers slightly smeary

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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HF06 DRV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HF06 DRV, 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 HF06 DRV registered?

HF06 DRV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is HF06 DRV safe to buy?

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