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OO 1005

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,184 mi
Last recorded77,184 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO 1005
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 77,184 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 76,970 miles

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

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

subframe bushes starting to perish

Fail 4 Apr 2023 76,895 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

subframe bushes starting to perish

Pass 5 Apr 2022 76,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 76,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,442 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,060 miles

slight corrosion around nsf jacking point

Pass 9 Aug 2017 75,589 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,062 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 747,782 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 74,778 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,834 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,318 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,858 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 717,967 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,104 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 71,104 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust mount split.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rubber exhaust mounts perishing

slight movement in front subframe rear mounts

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 22 Nov 2007 69,229 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 69,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 67,874 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 67,874 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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OO 1005 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OO 1005, 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 OO 1005 registered?

OO 1005 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is OO 1005 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO 1005 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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