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K29 DGE

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,179 mi
Last recorded106,179 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 DGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 106,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Door Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2024 103,494 miles

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

Offside door mirror deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 94,337 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 89,754 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 89,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 83,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,292 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 70,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,962 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 53,051 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspension fluid low

Fail 30 Apr 2014 53,029 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspension fluid low

Pass 11 May 2012 41,590 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 32,800 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 26,154 miles

offside front top susspension arm ball jiont dust cover split

Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,814 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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K29 DGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K29 DGE, 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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K29 DGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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