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MK06 LXM

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,409 mi
Last recorded105,409 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 LXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 105,409 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 102,461 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 99,067 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 96,894 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 95,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 95,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,541 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 87,513 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 62,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,155 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,687 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,670 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,383 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

rear pads 75% worn

Fail 20 Nov 2012 29,383 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

rear pads 75% worn

Pass 11 May 2011 19,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 13,832 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,858 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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MK06 LXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MK06 LXM, 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 MK06 LXM registered?

MK06 LXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is MK06 LXM safe to buy?

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