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RV06 HXK

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,301 mi
Last recorded132,301 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 HXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 132,301 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 132,207 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 131,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 130,792 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))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 129,574 miles

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

covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,636 miles

Auto gearbox cooling pipe ferrule very rusty

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs rusty and worn

Front brake pads getting down

Minor stonechips in windscreen

Offside front headlamp lense slightly tarnished

Offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Rear anti-roll bar rusty

Rear differential rusty

Slight play in offside front inner track-rod

Slight play in offside front lower rear ball joint

Surface rust on complete exhaust system

Undertrays and covers fitted through-out

Fail 9 Mar 2018 121,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Auto gearbox cooling pipe ferrule very rusty

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs rusty and worn

Front brake pads getting down

Minor stonechips in windscreen

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

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

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

Offside front headlamp lense slightly tarnished

Offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Rear anti-roll bar rusty

Rear differential rusty

Slight play in offside front inner track-rod

Slight play in offside front lower rear ball joint

Surface rust on complete exhaust system

Undertrays and covers fitted through-out

Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,311 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 101,429 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 101,414 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower efficiency on n/s handbrke

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,492 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low efficiency on n/s handbrake

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,128 miles

n/s/f tyre worn almost to cords on inner edge,inner tread area is legal limit in places.

n/s/r light lens damaged.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,354 miles

Both front rack boots twisted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front fog lamp pushed in

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and has a cut in outer wall

Slight dampness inside both side repeater lamps

Pass 12 Mar 2011 51,666 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak n/s engtne bay area

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,738 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,705 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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RV06 HXK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RV06 HXK, 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 RV06 HXK registered?

RV06 HXK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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