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R800 DAV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,763 mi
Last recorded111,763 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 DAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 111,763 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 111,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ring (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 107,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 101,530 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 97,126 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 95,553 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 95,553 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 93,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 89,883 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 86,415 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 80,241 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 80,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2017 68,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,532 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres very low tread (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

n/s./f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,455 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,410 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,548 miles

Nearside front fog lamp len broken

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

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,594 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,765 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 21,765 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,544 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 18,544 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R800 DAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R800 DAV, 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 R800 DAV registered?

R800 DAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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