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P8 YSL

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,124 mi
Last recorded79,124 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 YSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 79,124 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 74,423 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,317 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 71,591 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,445 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,204 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 68,009 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,928 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 65,465 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,909 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,663 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 61,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,595 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,627 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,846 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,156 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,706 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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P8 YSL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P8 YSL, 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 P8 YSL registered?

P8 YSL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is P8 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 YSL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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