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LS06 OTV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,821 mi
Last recorded84,821 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 OTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 84,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 84,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 84,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 73,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 73,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn suspension unit lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,052 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r tyres cut on sidewalls

Fail 27 Jul 2021 64,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 57,645 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r cuts to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,126 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 51,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,171 miles

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

both rear & o/s/f tyres deep cuts to sidewalls

Fail 12 Apr 2018 44,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear & o/s/f tyres deep cuts to sidewalls

Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,777 miles

Offside Rear tyre cuts to sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,629 miles

Oil leak under engine.

Pass 12 May 2015 25,187 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 25,187 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads are worn to legal limit

front tyres are very worn and are cut on sidewalls

rear brake pads are very worn

rear tyres are very worn on inside have very uneven wear and are cracked all the way round close to cords

Pass 22 May 2014 17,380 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 16,417 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outter wall

Pass 15 May 2012 15,790 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 13,364 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 10,353 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 9,819 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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LS06 OTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LS06 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

LS06 OTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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