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RK06 XEX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,344 mi
Last recorded74,344 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 XEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 74,344 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 72,452 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 72,452 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 72,439 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 60,568 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 53,624 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 50,384 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 46,684 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 46,684 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 44,151 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 39,484 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,763 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,589 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,836 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,329 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 19,489 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 18,284 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 15,063 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 13,443 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,830 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 11,792 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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RK06 XEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 RK06 XEX, 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

How do I check the history of RK06 XEX?

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What year was RK06 XEX registered?

RK06 XEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is RK06 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK06 XEX 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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