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P18 GLB

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,763 mi
Last recorded80,763 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 GLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 80,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 79,953 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 79,190 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 79,189 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 78,182 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 124,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,515 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,865 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,846 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,230 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,356 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,453 miles

engine covers and tray fitted obscuring testable items from full view

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 40,009 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 34,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 29,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wipers poor smearing and juddering

Fail 11 May 2011 29,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers poor smearing and juddering

Pass 7 May 2010 21,846 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 15,997 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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P18 GLB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 P18 GLB, 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 P18 GLB registered?

P18 GLB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is P18 GLB safe to buy?

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