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PS06 PFS

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,871 mi
Last recorded52,871 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS06 PFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 52,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 51,461 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 49,613 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 47,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 45,090 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 43,857 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 43,857 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,140 miles

Front Both front tyres worn smooth very inner edges + perishing cracks in tread /side wall edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on tread edge in non repairable zone, marked with yellow crayon ()

Pass 8 May 2018 39,636 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract to an empty seat

Nearside Front Tyre has light perishing cracks in tread also worn more inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract to an empty seat

Offside Front Tyre has light perishing cracks in tread also worn more inner edge

Fail 4 May 2018 39,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also Juddering (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also Juddering (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract to an empty seat

Nearside Front Tyre has light perishing cracks in tread also worn more inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract to an empty seat

Offside Front Tyre has light perishing cracks in tread also worn more inner edge

Pass 5 May 2017 37,840 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 37,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,916 miles

both rear tyres getting down

Pass 23 May 2014 35,844 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 33,850 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 33,850 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,247 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 24,365 miles

Rear Number Plate Starting to Deteriorate

Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,863 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 19,723 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PS06 PFS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PS06 PFS, 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 PS06 PFS registered?

PS06 PFS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is PS06 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS06 PFS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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