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M26 MAF

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,266 mi
Last recorded141,266 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 MAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 141,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 120,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 120,100 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,142 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 100,591 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn edges

Pass 12 Aug 2022 97,057 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 97,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 93,311 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,870 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,375 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (date code 14/13) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (date code 36/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,837 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,896 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,657 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 65,655 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,496 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,403 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 49,469 miles

o/s/r tyre worn down to wear bands

Pass 19 May 2011 43,877 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,513 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,473 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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M26 MAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M26 MAF, 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 M26 MAF registered?

M26 MAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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