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M9 DET

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,697 mi
Last recorded72,697 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 DET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 72,697 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 72,697 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 69,397 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 68,890 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 68,594 miles

4,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,821 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 65,774 miles

Front Tyres getting low on inner edges

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

Tracking

Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,816 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,060 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,620 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 50,525 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,962 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 43,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,677 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,141 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,283 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,972 miles

SMALL CUT ON N/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL

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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M9 DET is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,657 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M9 DET, 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 M9 DET registered?

M9 DET is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is M9 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 DET shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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