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RO06 OCF

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,863 mi
Last recorded155,863 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 OCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 155,863 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 154,437 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 153,100 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 153,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 151,729 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 151,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 150,267 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 148,096 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 144,001 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 143,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 134,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 123,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 114,363 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Ball joint type bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 102,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 94,553 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads 2/3m left

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,639 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 75,493 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,915 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 32,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,435 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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RO06 OCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RO06 OCF, 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 RO06 OCF registered?

RO06 OCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is RO06 OCF safe to buy?

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