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MBZ 6106

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,206 mi
Last recorded77,206 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 6106
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 77,206 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2026 77,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2025 73,844 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 72,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 72,661 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,594 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 70,593 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/35x18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,998 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,040 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,039 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,864 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,569 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 55,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,368 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding.

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing getting close to legal limit, also cracking around outer tread. 285/35/18

Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn down to 3mm in centre of tread

Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,083 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,748 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,937 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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MBZ 6106 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 MBZ 6106, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MBZ 6106 registered?

MBZ 6106 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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The MOT history for MBZ 6106 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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