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LK06 LXT

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,963 mi
Last recorded81,963 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 LXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 81,963 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 79,328 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 76,978 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 71,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 64,107 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 56,285 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 54,579 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,029 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 49,502 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread pattern

Fail 29 Dec 2017 49,502 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread pattern

Pass 17 Dec 2016 48,662 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,807 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,427 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 43,426 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,382 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,953 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,131 miles

front discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,891 miles

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

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

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)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,317 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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LK06 LXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LK06 LXT, 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 LK06 LXT registered?

LK06 LXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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The MOT history for LK06 LXT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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