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R9 CVM

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

97,431 mi
Last recorded97,431 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 CVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in OSF lower arm (spring link) ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 93,161 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 89,155 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 88,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inner edge worn - 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 81,822 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,321 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 78,274 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,139 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,587 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,587 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 75,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,245 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,929 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,528 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,479 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wheels buckled

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,427 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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R9 CVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R9 CVM, 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 R9 CVM registered?

R9 CVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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