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S111 DWF

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,485 mi
Last recorded87,485 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 DWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 87,485 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 87,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 84,701 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 84,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate incorrect spacing Front and Rear (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,944 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 80,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in central tread area

Offside Rear brake hose fouling on lower trailing suspension arm

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

both front tyres and offside rear tyre are 10 years old

Fail 22 Aug 2023 76,981 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in central tread area

Offside Rear brake hose fouling on lower trailing suspension arm

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

both front tyres and offside rear tyre are 10 years old

Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,244 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,338 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,811 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 62,793 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,308 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 50,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,720 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,446 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 42,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,879 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,284 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,163 miles

centre brake light broken

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,156 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre brake light broken

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,501 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,999 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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S111 DWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S111 DWF, 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

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What year was S111 DWF registered?

S111 DWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is S111 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 DWF shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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