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N5 DEG

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,987 mi
Last recorded62,987 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 DEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 62,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 62,336 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,046 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 61,210 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 61,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn THRUST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 59,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 58,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 58,317 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 58,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,892 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,416 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,568 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,015 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 38,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres have scrubbed inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,674 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 34,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,419 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

N/S/F fog light bulb loose behind bumper.

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

O/S/F tyre scrubbing inside edge.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,516 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,707 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 22,716 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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N5 DEG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N5 DEG, 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 N5 DEG registered?

N5 DEG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is N5 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 DEG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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