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LF06 MZO

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,540 mi
Last recorded135,540 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 MZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2025 135,540 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2024 131,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 131,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 126,778 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 126,778 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 124,107 miles

Large undertrays restricted view

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes worn / deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes worn / deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe has been repaired

Fail 24 Mar 2022 124,107 miles

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

Large undertrays restricted view

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes worn / deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes worn / deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe has been repaired

Pass 1 Apr 2021 122,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 122,318 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perishing on outer side wall

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also slightly cracking on outer edge ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 118,774 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 118,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,905 miles

Item removed from mirror prior to test due to obscuring drivers vision

Shields on top and underneath engine bay limit full inspection

Fail 20 Mar 2019 113,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Item removed from mirror prior to test due to obscuring drivers vision

Shields on top and underneath engine bay limit full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2018 109,354 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 109,354 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 107,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 103,999 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 103,997 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,934 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,580 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,876 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps have no kick-up

n/s main beam aim high after adjustment of dipped beam indicating possible fault

Fail 19 Sep 2012 79,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps have no kick-up

n/s main beam aim high after adjustment of dipped beam indicating possible fault

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,625 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 55,408 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,748 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,388 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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LF06 MZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LF06 MZO, 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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LF06 MZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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