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N11 XSL

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,529 mi
Last recorded89,529 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 XSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,529 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 88,733 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2025 88,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 87,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f thrust arm slight play inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play o/s/f wheel bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f track rod slight play inner joint.

Pass 2 May 2023 87,451 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 86,290 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 85,583 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 85,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 84,465 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 84,463 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,801 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,965 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Ball joint that is in the hub facing up wards (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,298 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 61,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,714 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,402 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,729 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,121 miles

Both front and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

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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N11 XSL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc 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 N11 XSL, 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 N11 XSL registered?

N11 XSL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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