CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX06 YGY

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,190 mi
Last recorded158,190 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 YGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 158,190 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 156,729 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 156,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s- n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2024 156,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play in n/s/f top arm ball joint outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush play in o/s/f bottom shock (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 153,675 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 150,689 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 142,142 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 141,081 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 141,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 135,661 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 135,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 132,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 125,337 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner and outer edges worn bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner and outer edges worn bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 90% worn (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,073 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,552 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 77,722 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2012 65,741 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 51,122 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,469 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,574 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX06 YGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RX06 YGY, 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

How do I check the history of RX06 YGY?

You can check the full history of RX06 YGY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX06 YGY registered?

RX06 YGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is RX06 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX06 YGY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX06 YGY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX06 YGY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.