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M8 NKS

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,754 mi
Last recorded38,754 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 NKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 38,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Suspension strut lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Suspension strut lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 37,616 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 36,646 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 36,296 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 34,936 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear brake hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 33,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured and showing double vision (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 33,536 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured and showing double vision (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,526 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone-B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 32,525 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone-B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,220 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,426 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,705 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 23,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,341 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 17,341 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,904 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,137 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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M8 NKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M8 NKS, 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 M8 NKS registered?

M8 NKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is M8 NKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 NKS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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