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M80 XHP

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,439 mi
Last recorded91,439 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 XHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 91,439 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 91,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 90,698 miles

parking brake just met requirement further attention advised

Pass 10 Feb 2023 86,346 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 82,881 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 80,278 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 78,344 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 75,902 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 73,846 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,882 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 70,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,295 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres all round as worn low

Fail 4 Sep 2014 60,295 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres all round as worn low

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,161 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,781 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,825 miles

both mirror repeaters have condensation in them

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,551 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to full under vehicle covers

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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M80 XHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M80 XHP, 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 M80 XHP registered?

M80 XHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is M80 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M80 XHP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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