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MH06 ZHO

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,786 mi
Last recorded39,786 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 ZHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 39,786 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2024 38,081 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 38,009 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 35,139 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 34,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 33,547 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021 31,636 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 29,972 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 28,834 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 27,500 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 27,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shocker to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play shocker to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,664 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 26,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,740 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 25,740 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,462 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,069 miles

doth door mirrors slight free movement but not likly to fall off

Fail 20 Aug 2014 23,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

doth door mirrors slight free movement but not likly to fall off

Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,150 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 12,024 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 9,646 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 7,728 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 5,776 miles

noise from steering on lock to lock

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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MH06 ZHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MH06 ZHO, 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 MH06 ZHO registered?

MH06 ZHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is MH06 ZHO safe to buy?

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