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LF06 NFY

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,888 mi
Last recorded74,888 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 NFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 74,888 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 74,886 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 74,257 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Dec 2021 74,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dashboard. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,448 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 71,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,179 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,898 miles

under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath

Fail 2 Mar 2017 68,898 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,865 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)

under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath

Fail 2 Mar 2016 65,856 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath

Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,771 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 61,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,259 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,176 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 Feb 2011 45,093 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 45,093 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,382 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 21,043 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 NFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NFY, 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 LF06 NFY registered?

LF06 NFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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