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R91 CBE

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,154 mi
Last recorded49,154 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 CBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,154 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 48,813 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 48,002 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 47,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 44,472 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,888 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 43,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,631 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 43,631 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,392 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,928 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 40,924 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,767 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 39,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,411 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 35,808 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,207 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,362 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 28,894 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,405 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,176 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,803 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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R91 CBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R91 CBE, 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 R91 CBE registered?

R91 CBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is R91 CBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R91 CBE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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