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MR52 RWM

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,712 mi
Last recorded66,712 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR52 RWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 66,712 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/stones in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail and cuts in tread

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and welded in 2 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 63,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 61,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2023 57,859 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 57,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 55,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated light perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 55,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn air suspension unit ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn air suspension unit ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated light perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 52,401 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 52,400 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,558 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 49,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 45,892 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,165 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,057 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CUTS IN

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,111 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side rear tyre has crack in inner sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 31,926 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side rear tyre has crack in inner sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,215 miles

General Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering ands suspension fully.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 24,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,542 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and as small splits on inner sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,540 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Both rear tyres just starting to were inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2009 9,774 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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MR52 RWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MR52 RWM, 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 MR52 RWM registered?

MR52 RWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 2006.

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