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L8 ULY

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,921 mi
Last recorded32,921 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 ULY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 32,921 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 32,052 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 31,257 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,617 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,779 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Aug 2016 25,779 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side on inner edge /wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and jets are blocked (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine warning light indicate fault

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,175 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,028 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 20,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 17,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,910 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,732 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 11,422 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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L8 ULY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L8 ULY, 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 L8 ULY registered?

L8 ULY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is L8 ULY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 ULY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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