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K44 VNA

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,651 mi
Last recorded114,651 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 VNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 114,651 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 111,670 miles

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2024 109,223 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 106,882 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 106,880 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to inner edge exposing chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 104,438 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,005 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 103,002 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,974 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 98,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,419 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 95,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 91,287 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber bellows split

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front tyre tread split

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

Offside Front tyre tread split

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 19 May 2017 91,286 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber bellows split

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front tyre tread split

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

Offside Front tyre tread split

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

Offside Rear tyre tread split

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 May 2016 87,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 82,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight oil leak from engine area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips windscreen

Fail 2 May 2014 82,114 miles

Slight oil leak from engine area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,498 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 81,486 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 79,777 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 79,777 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 78,102 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,163 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETIORATING

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING

O/S/R TYRE WORN OFF INNER EDGE

OFFICAL STICKER ON WINDSCREEN ZONE A

Fail 9 Dec 2009 65,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETIORATING

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING

O/S/R TYRE WORN OFF INNER EDGE

OFFICAL STICKER ON WINDSCREEN ZONE A

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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K44 VNA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K44 VNA, 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 K44 VNA registered?

K44 VNA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is K44 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K44 VNA shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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