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R33 DPC

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,265 mi
Last recorded111,265 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 DPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 111,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 109,952 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 106,821 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 106,819 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 106,480 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2023 106,480 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 103,357 miles

engin ecovers under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2022 103,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn strut to arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engin ecovers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 96,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes sprayed black (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,720 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 83,402 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,460 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,885 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,486 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,373 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,482 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,824 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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R33 DPC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R33 DPC, 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 R33 DPC registered?

R33 DPC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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