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RSL 10

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,511 mi
Last recorded18,511 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSL 10
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 18,511 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 17,415 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 16,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 15,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 15,322 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 15,032 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 13,517 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 12,091 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 12,007 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2012 9,569 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 9,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2009 3,822 miles

all 4 discs corroding on inner faces. n/s/f wheelrim dented. fuel flap stiff

Fail 8 May 2009 3,805 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all 4 discs corroding on inner faces. n/s/f wheelrim dented. fuel flap stiff

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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RSL 10 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RSL 10, 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 RSL 10 registered?

RSL 10 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 February 2006.

Is RSL 10 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSL 10 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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