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LS06 OTU

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,841 mi
Last recorded111,841 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 OTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 111,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 110,359 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 110,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,873 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 99,499 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Knock from front

Rear tyres cracked/small splits no cords exposed

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Slight movement offside front ball joint advise replacement

Slight play both sides front wheel bearings

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,598 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

Slight movement offside front lower ball joint

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,510 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Front pads getting low

Front tyres wearing on edges

Slight play both sides front wheels

Pass 22 May 2018 80,967 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges and cracked advise replacement

Pass 8 May 2017 114,838 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 67,157 miles

Both front tyres close to limit and small cuts in side walls

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 8 May 2013 42,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2012 39,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides front tyres perished and o/s/f worn bald on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2012 39,391 miles

both sides front tyres perished and o/s/f worn bald on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 36,774 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,076 miles

o/s/f Inner tie rod ball joint slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,670 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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LS06 OTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LS06 OTU, 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 LS06 OTU registered?

LS06 OTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is LS06 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS06 OTU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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