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LS02 TAN

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,469 mi
Last recorded112,469 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 TAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 112,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also exhaust clamp corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive on under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 112,469 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also exhaust clamp corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive on under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 110,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 107,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 104,339 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 104,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 98,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 93,256 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 87,611 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 79,914 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 72,162 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 72,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,748 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,252 miles

oil leak

slight damage to near side front tyre tread

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,288 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,236 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,167 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,852 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 37,059 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front screen is chipped

offside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,231 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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LS02 TAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LS02 TAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS02 TAN registered?

LS02 TAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is LS02 TAN safe to buy?

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