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M50 OTA

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,995 mi
Last recorded92,995 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 OTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 92,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 92,310 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 90,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 90,191 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 88,914 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 88,241 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,807 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,300 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,955 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,720 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 74,545 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

all covers fitted

front screen damage

Fail 1 Dec 2015 73,813 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

all covers fitted

front screen damage

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,736 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 59,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2013 57,211 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jun 2013 57,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2012 40,931 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 40,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,718 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 13,583 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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M50 OTA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M50 OTA, 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 M50 OTA registered?

M50 OTA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is M50 OTA safe to buy?

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