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RX06 WHV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,634 mi
Last recorded62,634 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 WHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 62,634 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 62,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 60,829 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckle in inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking plus small cuts not to cords and at 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckle in inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing and at 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil dripping of driver side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 60,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,245 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 55,748 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 54,684 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,329 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

headlamp beam images not very clear

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,613 miles

SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT..SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR IN BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM/HUB OUTER BUSHES..

Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,555 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,874 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,165 miles

SRS light on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,030 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,676 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,001 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 22,001 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RX06 WHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX06 WHV, 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 RX06 WHV registered?

RX06 WHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is RX06 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX06 WHV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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