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LSK 238

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,982 mi
Last recorded59,982 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSK 238
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 59,982 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 59,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 59,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 58,266 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 57,930 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 55,934 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 55,934 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 54,114 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 54,034 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,993 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre has metal object in tread

Pass 23 Nov 2016 44,465 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 44,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 41,249 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,548 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,109 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,511 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,910 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 22,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,679 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,906 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 19,905 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LSK 238 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LSK 238, 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 LSK 238 registered?

LSK 238 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is LSK 238 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSK 238 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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