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OE06 XBD

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,291 mi
Last recorded85,291 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 XBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 85,291 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 82,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 79,166 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,823 miles

rear pads low

Pass 24 Aug 2022 71,405 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,733 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,547 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,187 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,513 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,454 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,803 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,879 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 24,680 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 24,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,086 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 22,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,498 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,905 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,432 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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OE06 XBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OE06 XBD, 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 OE06 XBD registered?

OE06 XBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is OE06 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE06 XBD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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