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KS06 KFD

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,417 mi
Last recorded100,417 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 KFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 100,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,422 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 99,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 98,864 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 98,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,295 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,495 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 92,342 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 88,580 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 88,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,593 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 78,589 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,913 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front two tyres cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 60,833 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,858 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,524 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 29,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

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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KS06 KFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KS06 KFD, 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 KS06 KFD registered?

KS06 KFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is KS06 KFD safe to buy?

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