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L4 OBK

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,898 mi
Last recorded44,898 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 OBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 44,898 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 40,772 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 37,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,810 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 31,810 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 26,511 miles

n/s/f tyre wear slight low inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,558 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,361 miles

oil pipe chaffing on undertray

Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,073 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,532 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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L4 OBK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L4 OBK, 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 L4 OBK registered?

L4 OBK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is L4 OBK safe to buy?

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