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MW55 DAD

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

33,514 mi
Last recorded33,514 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 DAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 33,514 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 33,199 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 32,850 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 32,516 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 32,031 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,769 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 30 Oct 2019 31,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,369 miles

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Pass 20 Oct 2017 30,785 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 30,255 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Oct 2015 30,118 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 29,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 29,342 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,833 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,280 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 28,272 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 27,715 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,202 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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MW55 DAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MW55 DAD, 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 MW55 DAD registered?

MW55 DAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is MW55 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW55 DAD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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