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R500 SLG

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,600 mi
Last recorded79,600 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 SLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 79,600 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 79,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2025 74,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 68,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 62,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 62,456 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 55,934 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 48,659 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 48,656 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 43,367 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 43,367 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ON TO EXHAUST BURNING SMELL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,292 miles

Rear both brake hoses slightly perished

both rocker seals leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,686 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,007 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 40,604 miles

Oil leak from left and right cam cover

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,961 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,973 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 36,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,689 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 35,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,109 miles

N/S/F SUSPENSION AIR BAG SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,757 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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R500 SLG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R500 SLG, 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 R500 SLG registered?

R500 SLG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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