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RN51 CAB

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,680 mi
Last recorded51,680 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 CAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 51,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 50,117 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 49,719 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,695 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,328 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,315 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,143 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 43,259 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 43,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,216 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,111 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 35,372 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,121 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 35,110 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,452 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 29,509 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,356 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 25,120 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 22,791 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,164 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 20,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,397 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,058 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 16,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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RN51 CAB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RN51 CAB, 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 RN51 CAB registered?

RN51 CAB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is RN51 CAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 CAB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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