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L400 HOT

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,545 mi
Last recorded76,545 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 HOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,117 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 57,722 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint goes up in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant light on

Fail 20 Jun 2018 56,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint goes up in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant light on

Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,078 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,648 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 31,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 23,317 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 20,726 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 16,935 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 16,935 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,719 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 13,719 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 10,956 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 10,956 miles

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

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

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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L400 HOT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L400 HOT, 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 L400 HOT registered?

L400 HOT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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