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R3 YOC

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,023 mi
Last recorded88,023 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 YOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 88,023 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 87,309 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 85,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,353 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 84,353 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 83,092 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 81,467 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 81,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,457 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 80,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,167 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,573 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,665 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,686 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,709 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,865 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 31,697 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 24,446 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,446 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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R3 YOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R3 YOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R3 YOC registered?

R3 YOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is R3 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 YOC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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