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NWS 96

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,434 mi
Last recorded56,434 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWS 96
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 56,434 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 54,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 54,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,140 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 49,372 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 44,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 44,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 38,000 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2017 38,000 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,177 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 32,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,387 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,592 miles

OSR TYRE SHOWING AGE CRACKS

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 27,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR TYRE SHOWING AGE CRACKS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,961 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,073 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 21,057 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2009 17,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2009 17,051 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on 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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NWS 96 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NWS 96, 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 NWS 96 registered?

NWS 96 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 2006.

Is NWS 96 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWS 96 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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