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KTU 55G

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,180 mi
Last recorded33,180 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTU 55G
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 33,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

visual emission

Pass 27 May 2017 32,378 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 31,560 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 30,498 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,249 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 30,247 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 29,835 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,835 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,753 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 27,751 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2007 26,130 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 26,126 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 May 2007 25,960 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,527 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 24,527 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KTU 55G is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KTU 55G, 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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KTU 55G is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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