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MEB 97

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,665 mi
Last recorded31,665 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEB 97
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 31,665 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 30,903 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 30,496 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 30,102 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 29,702 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 28,759 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,516 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 26,921 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 26,282 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 26,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,244 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,093 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 25,050 miles

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

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2014 22,977 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,113 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 17,529 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,919 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 10,583 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 7,962 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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MEB 97 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 MEB 97, 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 MEB 97 registered?

MEB 97 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is MEB 97 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEB 97 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MEB 97 have outstanding finance?

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