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R555 NAH

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,730 mi
Last recorded57,730 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 NAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 57,730 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 57,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2025 54,235 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 51,727 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 50,434 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 49,690 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 47,148 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2021 47,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2020 44,759 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2019 41,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 41,591 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 38,718 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre tread reading 3.5mm

oil leak engine bay

small chip on screen

Pass 19 Jan 2017 36,024 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

nail in offside rear tyre

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2016 33,332 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,243 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 30,243 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 27,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,569 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 21,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,418 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 14,390 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 14,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre tread close to depth warning markers

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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R555 NAH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R555 NAH, 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 R555 NAH registered?

R555 NAH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 2006.

Is R555 NAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 NAH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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