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LX06 MWD

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,195 mi
Last recorded72,195 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 MWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 71,333 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 71,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened small cracks (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened small cracks (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 70,757 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,008 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 69,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front strut lower ball joint for play

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front strut lower ball joint for play

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

operation of headlamp washers \nearside and offside front/

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,221 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,806 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,034 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,892 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 124,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,285 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 48,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,697 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,478 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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LX06 MWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX06 MWD, 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 LX06 MWD registered?

LX06 MWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is LX06 MWD safe to buy?

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