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LV06 LVE

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,414 mi
Last recorded76,414 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 LVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 76,414 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 74,585 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 72,324 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 69,859 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2022 68,769 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2021 68,097 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 62,343 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s tail pipe joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,036 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,177 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,985 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 48,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,329 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,719 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 39,715 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,003 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,436 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,879 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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LV06 LVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 LV06 LVE, 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

How do I check the history of LV06 LVE?

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What year was LV06 LVE registered?

LV06 LVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is LV06 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV06 LVE 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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