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M16 KOX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,307 mi
Last recorded28,307 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 KOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 28,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 28,305 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 27,393 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 25,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 24,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 22,869 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,890 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of the underside of vehicle.

Fail 15 Jul 2020 20,890 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of the underside of vehicle.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 18,140 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 18,140 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 15,490 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside

Fail 21 Nov 2017 15,490 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

plastic covers fitted to underside

Pass 8 Nov 2016 12,912 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 9,408 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 9,407 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 6,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 5,072 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 4,893 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 4,893 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 4,495 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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M16 KOX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M16 KOX, 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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M16 KOX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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