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HY06 SNU

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,355 mi
Last recorded110,355 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 SNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 110,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

boot floor pan corroded

offside front suspension fluid pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 109,021 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front wings around arm mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 106,164 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front inner wing s corroding around top arm mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split in ball joint boot dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Tyre outer tyre sidewall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 106,164 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front inner wing s corroding around top arm mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split in ball joint boot dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Tyre outer tyre sidewall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 106,111 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Two cracks on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Crack in inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/F Inner wing corroding around upper suspension mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre splitting on outer side wall - No cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F lower ball joint dust cover has a small cut/split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S/F Inner wing corroding around upper suspension mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 102,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 100,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 100,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,445 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has small buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg and under boy has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discolouring (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm outer ball joint has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has been welded and small buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak around rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condensation in N/S door mirror repeater lens slightly distorting light

Pass 12 Feb 2020 96,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

condensation in nearside mirror indicator/side repeater

offside front ABC suspension strut damp but not visibly leaking

Fail 7 Feb 2020 96,517 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

condensation in nearside mirror indicator/side repeater

offside front ABC suspension strut damp but not visibly leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 91,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 86,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,648 miles

Both the rear tyres are worn thin on the extreme inner edge

Full length under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead rim and very slight (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 75,648 miles

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

Both the rear tyres are worn thin on the extreme inner edge

Full length under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead rim and very slight (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,938 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,266 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,095 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,115 miles

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

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

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

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

osr suspension unit damp

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,448 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,986 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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HY06 SNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY06 SNU, 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 HY06 SNU registered?

HY06 SNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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