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LD06 PHV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,354 mi
Last recorded99,354 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 PHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 99,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (air suspension) (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 99,291 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ball joint(air susp) (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 255/45 17 @5mm bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (air susp) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 93,890 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 255/45 17 @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

mil on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2018 87,122 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,517 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 84,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

EML light on

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

offside front shock absorber has slight play in lower ball joint

Pass 1 Apr 2017 78,165 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,762 miles

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating eye level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front suspension struts have slight play in lower ball joint

front tyres bald inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,679 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,757 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,335 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,013 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,587 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,294 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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LD06 PHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LD06 PHV, 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 LD06 PHV registered?

LD06 PHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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