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RF06 YOL

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

168,636 mi
Last recorded168,636 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 YOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 168,636 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026

Emissions unable to be completed missfire and poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 164,396 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 164,392 miles

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

Nearside 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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 157,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2024 157,100 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 145,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 11 May 2023 145,479 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2022 133,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shock lower ball slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2021 119,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads look low.

Front number plate damaged but secure & legible.

Near side front shock absorber lower mounting ball joint has some wear/movement.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 102,697 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,463 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,859 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,903 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 87,698 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 87,694 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,374 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 75,339 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,771 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,077 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,380 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 40,380 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,533 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 32,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RF06 YOL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RF06 YOL, 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 RF06 YOL registered?

RF06 YOL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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